- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Leavenworth, KS
Leavenworth Sr High
Federal NCES profile for Leavenworth Sr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200843001157
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leavenworth Sr High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas.
- #5 of 9
- public schools in Leavenworth · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 39.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Leavenworth Sr High has class sizes larger than 94% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leavenworth Sr High ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Leavenworth, KS.
School address
District: Leavenworth · Kansas
NCES ID 200843001157 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Leavenworth Sr High held near 1,288 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 67.3 → 69.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+38 students YoY 200843001157 · Leavenworth, KS High · MID · TRAD
1,237 enr · 18.5:1 · 39.6% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Richard Warren Middle School (427 students)
Leavenworth Sr High held near 1,288 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount). Teacher FTE added 67.3 → 69.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Leavenworth Sr High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Leavenworth Sr High
1,237 students
- Richard Warren 427
Richard Warren Middle School
427 students
- Richard Warren 409
Richard Warren Intermediate School
409 students
- David Brewer E 319
David Brewer Elementary
319 students
- Henry Leavenwo 297
Henry Leavenworth
297 students
- Earl Lawson Ea 282
Earl Lawson Early Education Center
282 students
What this shows Leavenworth Sr High reports 1,237 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leavenworth Sr High compares
Leavenworth 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 34% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.6% | ▼ 7% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,237 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,237
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 94% in Kansas - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
54.3%
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
$13,771
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
163
in-school suspensions + 88 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 17 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 57.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
African American 14.1%
Two or More 11.9%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 57.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Leavenworth Sr High is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Leavenworth reports $13,771 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Leavenworth Sr High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Warren Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richard Warren Intermediate School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| David Brewer Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Henry Leavenworth | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Earl Lawson Early Education Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leavenworth Sr High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar high schools in Leavenworth
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,237 students)
Frequently asked questions about Leavenworth Sr High
How many students attend Leavenworth Sr High?
Leavenworth Sr High has 1,237 students enrolled. It is a high school in Leavenworth, KS. CCD year-over-year: 1,250 (2022-23) → 1,288 (2023-24), nearly flat (+38).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leavenworth Sr High?
The student-teacher ratio at Leavenworth Sr High is 18.5:1, which is 34% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Leavenworth Sr High?
39.6% of students at Leavenworth Sr High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leavenworth Sr High?
The largest demographic group at Leavenworth Sr High is White at 57.0% of enrollment, in Leavenworth, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leavenworth Sr High?
Leavenworth Sr High has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Leavenworth Sr High rank among public schools in Leavenworth?
By Resource Investment Index, Leavenworth Sr High 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.
What other schools are in Leavenworth?
Besides Leavenworth Sr High, Leavenworth also operates Richard Warren Middle School (427 students), Richard Warren Intermediate School (409 students), and David Brewer Elementary (319 students). See the Leavenworth district page for the complete list.