Enrollment
399
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Parsons, KS
Parsons Sr High
Federal NCES profile for Parsons Sr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 201056001487
👥 S:T ratio 43
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parsons Sr High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Parsons · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 60.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Parsons Sr High has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parsons Sr High ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Parsons, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.7%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Parsons Sr High compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Parsons Sr High
Parsons Sr High is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Parsons, Kansas, enrolling 399 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 60.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 399 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 198 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #66.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Two or More (17%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 200 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Parsons also operates Parsons Middle School (273 students) and Lincoln School (262 students) alongside Parsons Sr 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 Parsons Sr High compares
Parsons Sr 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.7% | ▲ 42% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 399 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
399
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Kansas - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.3%
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
$13,829
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 200 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.0 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 58.9%
Two or More 17.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
African American 9.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 58.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, Parsons Sr High is more 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 Parsons, which includes Parsons Sr High.
$13,829
Per student
-11%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 10.3%
State 80.6%
Federal 9.1%
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 Parsons Sr High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parsons Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Guthridge School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garfield School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parsons Sr High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~399 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Parsons Sr High
How many students attend Parsons Sr High?
Parsons Sr High has 399 students enrolled. It is a high school in Parsons, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parsons Sr High?
The student-teacher ratio at Parsons Sr High is 14.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Parsons Sr High?
60.7% of students at Parsons Sr High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parsons Sr High?
The largest demographic group at Parsons Sr High is White at 58.9% of enrollment, in Parsons, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parsons Sr High?
Parsons Sr High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Parsons Sr High rank among public schools in Parsons?
By Resource Investment Index, Parsons Sr High ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Parsons, 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 Parsons on the city page.
Is Parsons Sr High a good school?
Parsons Sr High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Parsons?
Besides Parsons Sr High, Parsons also operates Parsons Middle School (273 students), Lincoln School (262 students), and Guthridge School (203 students). See the Parsons district page for the complete list.
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