Enrollment
243
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200000201649
👥 S:T ratio 51
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 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 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Lindsborg · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.7%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Smoky Valley High compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Smoky Valley High
Smoky Valley High is a mid-sized high school in Lindsborg, Kansas, enrolling 243 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 243 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 219 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #107.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 243 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Smoky Valley spends $9,002 per pupil, 42% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Smoky Valley also operates Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School (402 students) and Soderstrom Elem (318 students) alongside Smoky Valley 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 Smoky Valley High compares
Smoky Valley 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,002
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Smoky Valley, which includes Smoky Valley High.
$9,002
Per student
-42%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-46%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.9%
State 74.8%
Federal 6.3%
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 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
- 402
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~243 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
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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.
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 42/100 (typical 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 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. See all public schools in Lindsborg on the city page.
Is Smoky Valley High a good school?
Smoky Valley High earns 42/100 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 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.
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