- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lindsborg, KS
Smoky Valley High
Federal NCES profile for Smoky Valley High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200000201649
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smoky Valley High earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Lindsborg · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 25.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Smoky Valley High has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smoky Valley High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Lindsborg, KS.
School address
District: Smoky Valley · Kansas
NCES ID 200000201649 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Smoky Valley High held near 251 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.5 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 200000201649 · Lindsborg, KS High · SMALL · TRAD
243 enr · 12.2:1 · 25.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School (402 students)
Smoky Valley High held near 251 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.5 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Smoky Valley High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Smoky Valley V
Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School
402 students
- Soderstrom Ele
Soderstrom Elem
318 students
- Smoky Valley M
Smoky Valley Middle School
253 students
- This school
Smoky Valley High
243 students
What this shows Smoky Valley High reports 243 students on the CCD universe file.
How Smoky Valley High compares
Smoky Valley 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.7% | ▼ 40% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 243 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
243
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Kansas - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.6%
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
$11,356
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 243 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 2.5%
Largest group: White at 92.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.6, Smoky Valley High is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Smoky Valley reports $11,356 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Smoky Valley High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Soderstrom Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smoky Valley Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smoky Valley High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~243 students)
Frequently asked questions about Smoky Valley High
How many students attend Smoky Valley High?
Smoky Valley High has 243 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lindsborg, KS. CCD year-over-year: 253 (2022-23) → 251 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smoky Valley High?
The student-teacher ratio at Smoky Valley High is 12.2:1, which is 12% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 22% 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 Smoky Valley High?
25.7% of students at Smoky Valley High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smoky Valley High?
The largest demographic group at Smoky Valley High is White at 92.2% of enrollment, in Lindsborg, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smoky Valley High?
Smoky Valley 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).
How does Smoky Valley High rank among public schools in Lindsborg?
By Resource Investment Index, Smoky Valley High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Lindsborg, 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 Smoky Valley?
Besides Smoky Valley High, Smoky Valley also operates Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School (402 students), Soderstrom Elem (318 students), and Smoky Valley Middle School (253 students). See the Smoky Valley district page for the complete list.