Enrollment
111
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.2%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Barber Pre-K-6 compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Barber Pre-K-6
South Barber Pre-K-6 is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Kiowa, Kansas, enrolling 111 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.5:1 is larger than about 94% of Kansas schools and 34% above the 13.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 49.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 111 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 128 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #58.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 111 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Kiowa's public schools, it stands alongside South Barber 7-12 (87 students): South Barber Pre-K-6 is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.5:1 vs 17.4:1).
Its district, South Barber, also runs South Barber 7-12 (87 students).
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 South Barber Pre-K-6 compares
South Barber Pre-K-6 on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,122
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,487
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.
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 92.8%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Barber, which includes South Barber Pre-K-6.
$17,122
Per student
+11%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.6%
State 63.9%
Federal 7.5%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 87
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Kiowa
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~111 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is South Barber Pre-K-6 a good school?
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. 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 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.
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