Enrollment
160
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200978001012
👥 S:T ratio 29
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Kansas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Moundridge · Resource Index
- 35
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.8%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Moundridge High compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Moundridge High
Moundridge High is a mid-sized high school in Moundridge, Kansas, enrolling 160 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.8:1 is larger than about 92% of Kansas schools and 29% above the 13.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 160 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Among 155 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #139, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 400 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Moundridge spends $11,971 per pupil, 23% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Moundridge also operates Moundridge Elem (182 students) and Moundridge Middle (170 students) alongside Moundridge High.
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 Moundridge High compares
Moundridge High on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,971
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Moundridge, which includes Moundridge High.
$11,971
Per student
-23%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.2%
State 54.5%
Federal 5.3%
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 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
- 182
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 170
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~160 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
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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.
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 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Moundridge on the city page.
Is Moundridge High a good school?
Moundridge High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% 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 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.
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