Enrollment
247
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Meriden, KS
Jefferson West High
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson West High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200951000668
👥 S:T ratio 51
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson West High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Meriden · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 19.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson West High has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson West High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Meriden, KS.
School address
District: Jefferson West · Kansas
NCES ID 200951000668 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.8%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jefferson West High compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jefferson West High
Jefferson West High is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Meriden, Kansas, enrolling 247 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.8% free-meal eligibility runs 54% below the Kansas average.
With 247 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 147 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #76.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 247 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Jefferson West also operates Jefferson West Elementary School (320 students) and Jefferson West Middle (276 students) alongside Jefferson West High.
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 Jefferson West High compares
Jefferson West High on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 11% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.8% | ▼ 54% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 247 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
247
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Kansas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.1%
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
$14,656
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 247 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 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 88.3%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.5, Jefferson West High is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson West, which includes Jefferson West High.
$14,656
Per student
-5%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.6%
State 78.9%
Federal 6.5%
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 Jefferson West High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson West Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson West Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson West High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar high 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 (~247 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Jefferson West High
How many students attend Jefferson West High?
Jefferson West High has 247 students enrolled. It is a high school in Meriden, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson West High?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson West High is 12.3:1, which is 11% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 22% 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 Jefferson West High?
19.8% of students at Jefferson West High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson West High?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson West High is White at 88.3% of enrollment, in Meriden, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson West High?
Jefferson West High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jefferson West High rank among public schools in Meriden?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson West High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Meriden, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Meriden on the city page.
Is Jefferson West High a good school?
Jefferson West High earns 43/100 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 Jefferson West?
Besides Jefferson West High, Jefferson West also operates Jefferson West Elementary School (320 students) and Jefferson West Middle (276 students). See the Jefferson West district page for the complete list.
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