Enrollment
81
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 200906000713
Macksville High — Macksville, KS
Federal NCES profile for Macksville High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 43/100.
👥 Class size 74
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Macksville · Kansas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Kansas avg
-54% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.0%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Macksville High compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Macksville High reports 81 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 13.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 6.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 54% below the Kansas state mean of 14.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 58% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 57.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 33% above the Kansas average and 10% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 162 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 58.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Macksville spends $21,739 per pupil district-wide, above the Kansas average of $17,342 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 34.0% from local sources (property taxes), 59.0% from the state, and 7.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Macksville High compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Kansas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.6:1 | ▼ 54% | 14.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.0% | ▲ 33% | 42.7% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 81 | top 13% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
57.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 33% 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
6.6:1
students per teacher
— 54% below state mean
Top 2% in Kansas — lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
58.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,739
per pupil, district-wide
— above Kansas avg of $17,342
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 162 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
Enrollment 81 Top 13% in Kansas — larger than 87% of 1,354 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 13.0
Students per teacher 6.6:1 -54% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 57.0% +33% vs state
NCES ID 200906000713
Student demographics
White 49.4%
Hispanic or Latino 42.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.2%
African American 1.2%
Two or More 1.2%
Largest group: White at 49.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 162:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 58.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Macksville, which includes Macksville High.
$21,739
Per student
+25%
vs Kansas
Avg $17,342
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 34.0%
State 59.0%
Federal 7.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 114
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
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Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Macksville High
How many students attend Macksville High?
Macksville High has 81 students enrolled. It is a other school in Macksville, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Macksville High?
The student-teacher ratio at Macksville High is 6.6:1, which is 54% lower than the Kansas average of 14.4:1 and 58% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Macksville High?
57.0% of students at Macksville High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Macksville High?
The largest demographic group at Macksville High is White at 49.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Macksville, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Macksville High?
Macksville High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.