- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lakin, KS
Lakin High
Federal NCES profile for Lakin High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200828000073
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakin High earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Lakin · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 47.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakin High has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakin High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lakin, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Lakin High held near 198 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 14.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 200828000073 · Lakin, KS High · SMALL · TRAD
212 enr · 14.1:1 · 47.2% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakin Elem (290 students)
Lakin High held near 198 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 14.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Lakin High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakin Elem
Lakin Elem
290 students
- This school
Lakin High
212 students
- Lakin Middle
Lakin Middle
182 students
What this shows Lakin High reports 212 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakin High compares
Lakin High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.2% | ▲ 11% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 212 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
212
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Kansas - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,639
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 106 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.
Student demographics
White 47.6%
Hispanic or Latino 47.2%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, Lakin High is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lakin reports $13,639 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakin High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakin Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakin Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakin High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 182
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~212 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakin High
How many students attend Lakin High?
Lakin High has 212 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lakin, KS. CCD year-over-year: 199 (2022-23) → 198 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakin High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakin High is 14.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakin High?
47.2% of students at Lakin High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakin High?
The largest demographic group at Lakin High is White at 47.6% of enrollment, in Lakin, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakin High?
Lakin High has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lakin High rank among public schools in Lakin?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakin High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lakin, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lakin?
Besides Lakin High, Lakin also operates Lakin Elem (290 students) and Lakin Middle (182 students). See the Lakin district page for the complete list.