- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lacygne, KS
Prairie View High
Federal NCES profile for Prairie View High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200825000755
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prairie View High earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Kansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Lacygne · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 37.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Prairie View High has class sizes smaller than 89% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie View High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lacygne, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Prairie View High held near 247 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.2 → 24.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 200825000755 · Lacygne, KS High · SMALL · TRAD
258 enr · 9.6:1 · 37.7% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Parker Elem (229 students)
Prairie View High held near 247 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.2 → 24.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Prairie View High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Prairie View High
258 students
- Parker Elem
Parker Elem
229 students
- Lacygne Elem
Lacygne Elem
221 students
- Prairie View M
Prairie View Middle
195 students
What this shows Prairie View High reports 258 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prairie View High compares
Prairie View 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 30% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.7% | ▼ 12% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 258 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
258
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 11% in Kansas - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,586
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 258 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 84.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 84.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.1, Prairie View High is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Prairie View reports $18,586 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prairie View High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lacygne Elem | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prairie View High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~258 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prairie View High
How many students attend Prairie View High?
Prairie View High has 258 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lacygne, KS. CCD year-over-year: 239 (2022-23) → 247 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie View High?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie View High is 9.6:1, which is 30% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 39% 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 Prairie View High?
37.7% of students at Prairie View High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prairie View High?
The largest demographic group at Prairie View High is White at 84.9% of enrollment, in Lacygne, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairie View High?
Prairie View High has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Prairie View High rank among public schools in Lacygne?
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie View High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lacygne, 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 Prairie View?
Besides Prairie View High, Prairie View also operates Parker Elem (229 students), Lacygne Elem (221 students), and Prairie View Middle (195 students). See the Prairie View district page for the complete list.