Enrollment
860
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Leavenworth, KS
Lansing High 9-12
Federal NCES profile for Lansing High 9-12, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200834001230
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lansing High 9-12 earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Kansas schools.
- #5 of 9
- public schools in Leavenworth · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 18.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lansing High 9-12 has class sizes larger than 91% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lansing High 9-12 ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Leavenworth, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.6%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lansing High 9-12 compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lansing High 9-12
Lansing High 9-12 is a lower-poverty, large high school in Leavenworth, Kansas, enrolling 860 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.6:1 is larger than about 91% of Kansas schools and 28% above the 13.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.6% free-meal eligibility runs 56% below the Kansas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kansas, bigger than 94% of state schools at 860 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Among 86 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #84, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 48/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 430 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lansing spends $12,155 per pupil, 22% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Leavenworth's high schools, it stands alongside Leavenworth Sr High (1,237 students): Lansing High 9-12 is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.6:1 vs 18.5:1).
Lansing also operates Lansing Elementary School (758 students) and Lansing Middle 6-8 (580 students) alongside Lansing High 9-12.
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 Lansing High 9-12 compares
Lansing High 9-12 on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 28% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.6% | ▼ 56% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 860 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
860
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 91% in Kansas - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.9%
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
$12,155
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
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 430 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 70.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Two or More 9.7%
African American 7.2%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 70.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.3, Lansing High 9-12 is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lansing, which includes Lansing High 9-12.
$12,155
Per student
-22%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.8%
State 73.2%
Federal 8.0%
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 Lansing High 9-12 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lansing Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lansing Middle 6-8 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lansing Intermediate School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lansing High 9-12's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Leavenworth
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~860 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lansing High 9-12
How many students attend Lansing High 9-12?
Lansing High 9-12 has 860 students enrolled. It is a high school in Leavenworth, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lansing High 9-12?
The student-teacher ratio at Lansing High 9-12 is 17.6:1, which is 28% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lansing High 9-12?
18.6% of students at Lansing High 9-12 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lansing High 9-12?
The largest demographic group at Lansing High 9-12 is White at 70.0% of enrollment, in Leavenworth, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lansing High 9-12?
Lansing High 9-12 has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Lansing High 9-12 rank among public schools in Leavenworth?
By Resource Investment Index, Lansing High 9-12 ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Leavenworth, 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 Leavenworth on the city page.
Is Lansing High 9-12 a good school?
Lansing High 9-12 earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Kansas schools. 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 Lansing?
Besides Lansing High 9-12, Lansing also operates Lansing Elementary School (758 students), Lansing Middle 6-8 (580 students), and Lansing Intermediate School (370 students). See the Lansing district page for the complete list.
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