- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Osage City, KS
Osage City High
Federal NCES profile for Osage City High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 201023001006
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Osage City High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Kansas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Osage City · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 40.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Osage City High has class sizes smaller than 81% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Osage City High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Osage City, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Osage City High held near 218 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 19.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 201023001006 · Osage City, KS High · SMALL · TRAD
218 enr · 10.9:1 · 40.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Osage City Elem (340 students)
Osage City High held near 218 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 19.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Osage City High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Osage City Ele
Osage City Elem
340 students
- This school
Osage City High
218 students
- Osage City Mid 134
Osage City Middle School
134 students
What this shows Osage City High reports 218 students on the CCD universe file.
How Osage City High compares
Osage City 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 21% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.8% | ▼ 4% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 218 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
218
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 19% in Kansas - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.1%
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
$13,849
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 218 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.1%
Two or More 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.2, Osage City High is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Osage City reports $13,849 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Osage City High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osage City Elem | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osage City Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Osage City High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~218 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Osage City High
How many students attend Osage City High?
Osage City High has 218 students enrolled. It is a high school in Osage City, KS. CCD year-over-year: 228 (2022-23) → 218 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Osage City High?
The student-teacher ratio at Osage City High is 10.9:1, which is 21% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 31% 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 Osage City High?
40.8% of students at Osage City High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Osage City High?
The largest demographic group at Osage City High is White at 93.1% of enrollment, in Osage City, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Osage City High?
Osage City High has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Osage City High rank among public schools in Osage City?
By Resource Investment Index, Osage City High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Osage City, 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 Osage City?
Besides Osage City High, Osage City also operates Osage City Elem (340 students) and Osage City Middle School (134 students). See the Osage City district page for the complete list.