- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Smith Center, KS
Smith Center Jr Sr High
Federal NCES profile for Smith Center Jr Sr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200000700156
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smith Center Jr Sr High earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 42.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 183
- students enrolled
Smith Center Jr Sr High has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Smith Center · Kansas
NCES ID 200000700156 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Smith Center Jr Sr High held near 200 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.8 → 18.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 200000700156 · Smith Center, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
183 enr · 13.1:1 · 42.3% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Smith Center Elem (253 students)
Smith Center Jr Sr High held near 200 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.8 → 18.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
How Smith Center Jr Sr High compares
Smith Center Jr Sr 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.3% | ▼ 1% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 183 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
183
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Kansas - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.1%
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
$15,254
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 183 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.6%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.3, Smith Center Jr Sr High is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Smith Center reports $15,254 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Smith Center Jr Sr High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith Center Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smith Center Jr Sr High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Smith Center
1 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 (~183 students)
Frequently asked questions about Smith Center Jr Sr High
How many students attend Smith Center Jr Sr High?
Smith Center Jr Sr High has 183 students enrolled. It is a public school in Smith Center, KS. CCD year-over-year: 194 (2022-23) → 200 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smith Center Jr Sr High?
The student-teacher ratio at Smith Center Jr Sr High is 13.1:1, which is 5% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 17% 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 Smith Center Jr Sr High?
42.3% of students at Smith Center Jr Sr High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smith Center Jr Sr High?
The largest demographic group at Smith Center Jr Sr High is White at 89.6% of enrollment, in Smith Center, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smith Center Jr Sr High?
Smith Center Jr Sr High has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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).
What other schools are in Smith Center?
Besides Smith Center Jr Sr High, Smith Center also operates Smith Center Elem (253 students). See the Smith Center district page for the complete list.