Enrollment
229
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Holton, KS
Jackson Heights High School and Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Jackson Heights High School and Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200483001936
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson Heights High School and Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Holton · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 38.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Jackson Heights High School and Middle School has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Heights High School and Middle School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Holton, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.1%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jackson Heights High School and Middle School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jackson Heights High School and Middle School
Jackson Heights High School and Middle School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Holton, Kansas, enrolling 229 students.
At 12.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kansas median, within a few percentage points of the 13.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 38.1% lands close to the Kansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 229 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 278 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #98.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 229 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Holton's public schools, it stands alongside Holton Elementary School (511 students): Jackson Heights High School and Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.7:1 vs 14.2:1).
Its district, North Jackson, also runs Jackson Heights Elementary School (268 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jackson Heights High School and Middle School compares
Jackson Heights High School and Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.1% | ▼ 11% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 229 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
229
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 41% in Kansas - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,345
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 229 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 90.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: White at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.3, Jackson Heights High School and Middle School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Jackson, which includes Jackson Heights High School and Middle School.
$14,345
Per student
-7%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.3%
State 71.9%
Federal 6.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Jackson Heights High School and Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Heights Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jackson Heights High School and Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar other schools in Holton
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~229 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jackson Heights High School and Middle School
How many students attend Jackson Heights High School and Middle School?
Jackson Heights High School and Middle School has 229 students enrolled. It is a public school in Holton, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Heights High School and Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Heights High School and Middle School is 12.7:1, which is 8% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jackson Heights High School and Middle School?
38.1% of students at Jackson Heights High School and Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackson Heights High School and Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Jackson Heights High School and Middle School is White at 90.8% of enrollment, in Holton, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson Heights High School and Middle School?
Jackson Heights High School and Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jackson Heights High School and Middle School rank among schools in Holton?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Heights High School and Middle School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Holton, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Holton on the city page.
Is Jackson Heights High School and Middle School a good school?
Jackson Heights High School and Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in North Jackson?
Besides Jackson Heights High School and Middle School, North Jackson also operates Jackson Heights Elementary School (268 students). See the North Jackson district page for the complete list.
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