Enrollment
337
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Pratt, KS
Pratt Sr High
Federal NCES profile for Pratt Sr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 201089000842
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pratt Sr High earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Pratt · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 36.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Pratt Sr High has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pratt Sr High ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Pratt, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.3%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pratt Sr High compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pratt Sr High
Pratt Sr High is a mid-sized high school in Pratt, Kansas, enrolling 337 students.
At 14:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kansas median, within a few percentage points of the 13.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 36.3% lands close to the Kansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 337 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Among 311 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #297, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 674 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Pratt spends $11,985 per pupil, 23% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Pratt's high schools, it stands alongside Skyline High (91 students): Pratt Sr High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14:1 vs 15.2:1).
Pratt also operates Southwest Elem (462 students) and Liberty Middle School (282 students) alongside Pratt 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 Pratt Sr High compares
Pratt 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.3% | ▼ 15% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 337 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
337
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in Kansas - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.5%
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
$11,985
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 81.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 1.5%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 81.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.1, Pratt Sr High is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pratt, which includes Pratt Sr High.
$11,985
Per student
-23%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.4%
State 71.4%
Federal 6.2%
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 Pratt Sr High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pratt Learning Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Pratt Sr High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 15
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar high schools in Pratt
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~337 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Pratt Sr High
How many students attend Pratt Sr High?
Pratt Sr High has 337 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pratt, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pratt Sr High?
The student-teacher ratio at Pratt Sr High is 14:1, which is 1% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pratt Sr High?
36.3% of students at Pratt Sr High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pratt Sr High?
The largest demographic group at Pratt Sr High is White at 81.9% of enrollment, in Pratt, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pratt Sr High?
Pratt Sr High has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pratt Sr High rank among public schools in Pratt?
By Resource Investment Index, Pratt Sr High ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Pratt, 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 Pratt on the city page.
Is Pratt Sr High a good school?
Pratt Sr High earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. 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 Pratt?
Besides Pratt Sr High, Pratt also operates Southwest Elem (462 students), Liberty Middle School (282 students), and Pratt Learning Center (15 students). See the Pratt district page for the complete list.
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