- Enrollment
- 73
- Students per teacher
- 7.3:1
- Resource Index
- 74/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Otis, KS
Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200402000923
👥 S:T ratio 73
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Kansas schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Otis · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.8:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 27.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Otis, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School shrank from 98 students in 2022-23 to 85 in 2023-24 (-13.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 12.2 → 11.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 200402000923 · Otis, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
81 enr · 6.8:1 · 27.6% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Otis-Bison Elementary (73 students)
Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School shrank from 98 students in 2022-23 to 85 in 2023-24 (-13.3%). Teacher FTE lost 12.2 → 11.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School
81 students
- Otis-Bison Ele
Otis-Bison Elementary
73 students
- Southwinds Aca 18
Southwinds Academy
18 students
What this shows Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School reports 81 students on the CCD universe file.
How Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School compares
Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School is a shrinking 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 | 6.8:1 | ▼ 51% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.6% | ▼ 35% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 81 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.8:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
81
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
6.8:1
students per teacher
- 51% below state mean
Top 3% in Kansas - lower ratio than 97% 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
$15,896
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 81.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 7.4%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 81.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.0, Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Otis-Bison reports $15,896 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otis-Bison Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwinds Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 18
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar other schools in Otis
2 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 (~81 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School
How many students attend Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School?
Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School has 81 students enrolled. It is a public school in Otis, KS. CCD year-over-year: 98 (2022-23) → 85 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School is 6.8:1, which is 51% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 57% 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 Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School?
27.6% of students at Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School is White at 81.5% of enrollment, in Otis, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School?
Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School rank among schools in Otis?
By Resource Investment Index, Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Otis, 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 Otis-Bison?
Besides Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School, Otis-Bison also operates Otis-Bison Elementary (73 students) and Southwinds Academy (18 students). See the Otis-Bison district page for the complete list.