- Enrollment
- 182
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Moundridge, KS
Moundridge High
Federal NCES profile for Moundridge High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200978001012
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moundridge High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Kansas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Moundridge · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 25.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Moundridge High has class sizes larger than 92% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Moundridge High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Moundridge, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Moundridge High grew from 132 students in 2022-23 to 154 in 2023-24 (+16.7%).
Teacher FTE added 9.4 → 10.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 200978001012 · Moundridge, KS High · SMALL · TRAD
160 enr · 17.8:1 · 25.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Moundridge Elem (182 students)
Moundridge High grew from 132 students in 2022-23 to 154 in 2023-24 (+16.7%). Teacher FTE added 9.4 → 10.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Moundridge High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moundridge Ele
Moundridge Elem
182 students
- Moundridge Mid
Moundridge Middle
170 students
- This school
Moundridge High
160 students
What this shows Moundridge High reports 160 students on the CCD universe file.
How Moundridge High compares
Moundridge High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 29% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.8% | ▼ 40% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 160 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
160
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 92% in Kansas - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.9%
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
$11,868
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
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
African American 1.9%
Two or More 1.9%
Largest group: White at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.5, Moundridge High is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Moundridge reports $11,868 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Moundridge High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moundridge Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moundridge Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Moundridge High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 170
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~160 students)
Frequently asked questions about Moundridge High
How many students attend Moundridge High?
Moundridge High has 160 students enrolled. It is a high school in Moundridge, KS. CCD year-over-year: 132 (2022-23) → 154 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moundridge High?
The student-teacher ratio at Moundridge High is 17.8:1, which is 29% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Moundridge High?
25.8% of students at Moundridge High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moundridge High?
The largest demographic group at Moundridge High is White at 90.0% of enrollment, in Moundridge, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moundridge High?
Moundridge High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Moundridge High rank among public schools in Moundridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Moundridge High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Moundridge, 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 Moundridge?
Besides Moundridge High, Moundridge also operates Moundridge Elem (182 students) and Moundridge Middle (170 students). See the Moundridge district page for the complete list.