Enrollment
212
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200828000073
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Lakin · Resource Index
- 55
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.2%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lakin High compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lakin High
Lakin High is a mid-sized high school in Lakin, Kansas, enrolling 212 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 47.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 212 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 1,346 Kansas schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 249 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (47%) (diversity index 55/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 106 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
10.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Lakin also operates Lakin Elem (290 students) and Lakin Middle (182 students) alongside Lakin 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 Lakin High compares
Lakin 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,376
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lakin, which includes Lakin High.
$14,376
Per student
-7%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.5%
State 71.3%
Federal 8.1%
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 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
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 182
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~212 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Lakin on the city page.
Is Lakin High a good school?
Lakin High earns 55/100 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 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.
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