- Enrollment
- 111
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kiowa, KS
South Barber 7-12
Federal NCES profile for South Barber 7-12, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200813001966
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 91
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Barber 7-12 earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Kansas schools.
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 56.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 87
- students enrolled
South Barber 7-12 has class sizes larger than 90% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
South Barber 7-12 grew from 88 students in 2022-23 to 95 in 2023-24 (+8.0%).
Teacher FTE added 5.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 200813001966 · Kiowa, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
87 enr · 17.4:1 · 56.8% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: South Barber Pre-K-6 (111 students)
South Barber 7-12 grew from 88 students in 2022-23 to 95 in 2023-24 (+8.0%). Teacher FTE added 5.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
How South Barber 7-12 compares
South Barber 7-12 is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 26% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.8% | ▲ 33% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 87 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
87
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 90% in Kansas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.2%
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
$18,375
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 44 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
African American 2.3%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 88.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.2, South Barber 7-12 is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Barber reports $18,375 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Barber 7-12 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Barber Pre-K-6 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Barber 7-12's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Kiowa
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 (~87 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Barber 7-12
How many students attend South Barber 7-12?
South Barber 7-12 has 87 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kiowa, KS. CCD year-over-year: 88 (2022-23) → 95 (2023-24), up 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Barber 7-12?
The student-teacher ratio at South Barber 7-12 is 17.4:1, which is 26% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Barber 7-12?
56.8% of students at South Barber 7-12 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Barber 7-12?
The largest demographic group at South Barber 7-12 is White at 88.5% of enrollment, in Kiowa, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Barber 7-12?
South Barber 7-12 has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 South Barber?
Besides South Barber 7-12, South Barber also operates South Barber Pre-K-6 (111 students). See the South Barber district page for the complete list.