- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Larned, KS
Larned Sr High
Federal NCES profile for Larned Sr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200837001355
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Larned Sr High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Kansas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Larned · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 39.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Larned Sr High has class sizes smaller than 74% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Larned Sr High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Larned, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Larned Sr High held near 228 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 21.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 200837001355 · Larned, KS High · SMALL · TRAD
234 enr · 11.7:1 · 39.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Larned Elementary School (431 students)
Larned Sr High held near 228 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 21.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Larned Sr High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fort Larned El
Fort Larned Elementary School
431 students
- This school
Larned Sr High
234 students
- Larned Middle
Larned Middle School
177 students
What this shows Larned Sr High reports 234 students on the CCD universe file.
How Larned Sr High compares
Larned Sr 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 15% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.6% | ▼ 7% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 234 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
234
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 26% in Kansas - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.0%
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
$19,481
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 234 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 18 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 78.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.6, Larned Sr High is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ft Larned reports $19,481 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Larned Sr High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Larned Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Larned Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Larned Sr High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 177
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~234 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Larned Sr High
How many students attend Larned Sr High?
Larned Sr High has 234 students enrolled. It is a high school in Larned, KS. CCD year-over-year: 235 (2022-23) → 228 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Larned Sr High?
The student-teacher ratio at Larned Sr High is 11.7:1, which is 15% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 25% 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 Larned Sr High?
39.6% of students at Larned Sr High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Larned Sr High?
The largest demographic group at Larned Sr High is White at 78.6% of enrollment, in Larned, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Larned Sr High?
Larned Sr High has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Larned Sr High rank among public schools in Larned?
By Resource Investment Index, Larned Sr High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Larned, 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 Ft Larned?
Besides Larned Sr High, Ft Larned also operates Fort Larned Elementary School (431 students) and Larned Middle School (177 students). See the Ft Larned district page for the complete list.