- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Neodesha, KS
Neodesha High
Federal NCES profile for Neodesha High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200990001197
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Neodesha High earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Kansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Neodesha · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 46.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Neodesha High has class sizes smaller than 70% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Neodesha High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Neodesha, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Neodesha High held near 351 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.3 → 29.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 200990001197 · Neodesha, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
360 enr · 12:1 · 46.3% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Heller Elem (223 students)
Neodesha High held near 351 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.3 → 29.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Neodesha High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Neodesha High
360 students
- Heller Elem
Heller Elem
223 students
- North Lawn Ele
North Lawn Elem
164 students
What this shows Neodesha High reports 360 students on the CCD universe file.
How Neodesha High compares
Neodesha 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 13% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.3% | ▲ 8% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 360 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
360
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 30% in Kansas - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,429
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 180 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.7%
Two or More 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.3, Neodesha High is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Neodesha reports $15,429 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Neodesha High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heller Elem | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Lawn Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Neodesha High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 164
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Neodesha
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~360 students)
Frequently asked questions about Neodesha High
How many students attend Neodesha High?
Neodesha High has 360 students enrolled. It is a public school in Neodesha, KS. CCD year-over-year: 341 (2022-23) → 351 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Neodesha High?
The student-teacher ratio at Neodesha High is 12:1, which is 13% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 24% 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 Neodesha High?
46.3% of students at Neodesha High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Neodesha High?
The largest demographic group at Neodesha High is White at 81.7% of enrollment, in Neodesha, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Neodesha High?
Neodesha High has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 Neodesha High rank among public schools in Neodesha?
By Resource Investment Index, Neodesha High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Neodesha, 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 Neodesha?
Besides Neodesha High, Neodesha also operates Heller Elem (223 students) and North Lawn Elem (164 students). See the Neodesha district page for the complete list.