- Enrollment
- 87
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kiowa, KS
South Barber Pre-K-6
Federal NCES profile for South Barber Pre-K-6, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200813001933
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Barber Pre-K-6 earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Kansas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 49.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 111
- students enrolled
South Barber Pre-K-6 has class sizes larger than 94% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
South Barber Pre-K-6 held near 122 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 6.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 200813001933 · Kiowa, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
111 enr · 18.5:1 · 49.2% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: South Barber 7-12 (87 students)
South Barber Pre-K-6 held near 122 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 6.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
How South Barber Pre-K-6 compares
South Barber Pre-K-6 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 34% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.2% | ▲ 15% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 111 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
111
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 94% in Kansas - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.0%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 111 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 92.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.6, South Barber Pre-K-6 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 Pre-K-6 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Barber 7-12 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Barber Pre-K-6'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 (~111 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Barber Pre-K-6
How many students attend South Barber Pre-K-6?
South Barber Pre-K-6 has 111 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kiowa, KS. CCD year-over-year: 128 (2022-23) → 122 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Barber Pre-K-6?
The student-teacher ratio at South Barber Pre-K-6 is 18.5:1, which is 34% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Barber Pre-K-6?
49.2% of students at South Barber Pre-K-6 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Barber Pre-K-6?
The largest demographic group at South Barber Pre-K-6 is White at 92.8% of enrollment, in Kiowa, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Barber Pre-K-6?
South Barber Pre-K-6 has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Pre-K-6, South Barber also operates South Barber 7-12 (87 students). See the South Barber district page for the complete list.