- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Osawatomie, KS
Osawatomie High
Federal NCES profile for Osawatomie High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 201026000774
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Osawatomie High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Kansas schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Osawatomie · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 50.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Osawatomie High has class sizes smaller than 81% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Osawatomie High ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Osawatomie, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Osawatomie High held near 280 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.3 → 23.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 201026000774 · Osawatomie, KS High · SMALL · TRAD
295 enr · 10.9:1 · 50.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Trojan Elem (341 students)
Osawatomie High held near 280 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.3 → 23.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Osawatomie High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Trojan Elem
Trojan Elem
341 students
- This school
Osawatomie High
295 students
- Osawatomie Mid
Osawatomie Middle School
195 students
- Swenson Early
Swenson Early Childhood Education Center
172 students
- Osawatomie Vir 18
Osawatomie Virtual School
18 students
What this shows Osawatomie High reports 295 students on the CCD universe file.
How Osawatomie High compares
Osawatomie 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 | 50.5% | ▲ 18% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 295 | top 49% | - | - |
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.
295
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
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
42.0%
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
$16,089
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 83.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.9, Osawatomie High is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Osawatomie reports $16,089 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Osawatomie High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trojan Elem | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Osawatomie Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Swenson Early Childhood Education Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osawatomie Virtual School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Osawatomie High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 172
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 18
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in Osawatomie
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~295 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Osawatomie High
How many students attend Osawatomie High?
Osawatomie High has 295 students enrolled. It is a high school in Osawatomie, KS. CCD year-over-year: 281 (2022-23) → 280 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Osawatomie High?
The student-teacher ratio at Osawatomie 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 Osawatomie High?
50.5% of students at Osawatomie High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Osawatomie High?
The largest demographic group at Osawatomie High is White at 83.7% of enrollment, in Osawatomie, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Osawatomie High?
Osawatomie High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Osawatomie High rank among public schools in Osawatomie?
By Resource Investment Index, Osawatomie High ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Osawatomie, 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 Osawatomie on the city page.
What other schools are in Osawatomie?
Besides Osawatomie High, Osawatomie also operates Trojan Elem (341 students), Osawatomie Middle School (195 students), and Swenson Early Childhood Education Center (172 students). See the Osawatomie district page for the complete list.