- Enrollment
- 121
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Coldwater, KS
South Central High School
Federal NCES profile for South Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200504000491
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Central High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 88
- students enrolled
South Central High School has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Comanche County · Kansas
NCES ID 200504000491 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
South Central High School grew from 69 students in 2022-23 to 85 in 2023-24 (+23.2%).
Teacher FTE held 7.6 → 7.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 200504000491 · Coldwater, KS High · SMALL · TRAD
88 enr · 12.6:1 · 33.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: South Central Elementary School (121 students)
South Central High School grew from 69 students in 2022-23 to 85 in 2023-24 (+23.2%). Teacher FTE held 7.6 → 7.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
South Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Central
South Central Elementary School
121 students
- South Central
South Central Middle School
113 students
- This school
South Central High School
88 students
What this shows South Central High School reports 88 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Central High School compares
South Central High School 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 22% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 88 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
88
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Kansas - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.7%
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
$18,953
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 84.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 84.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.1, South Central High School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Comanche County reports $18,953 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Central Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Central Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 113
- Students per teacher
- 28.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~88 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Central High School
How many students attend South Central High School?
South Central High School has 88 students enrolled. It is a high school in Coldwater, KS. CCD year-over-year: 69 (2022-23) → 85 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Central High School is 12.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 20% 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 South Central High School?
33.3% of students at South Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Central High School?
The largest demographic group at South Central High School is White at 84.1% of enrollment, in Coldwater, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Central High School?
South Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Comanche County?
Besides South Central High School, Comanche County also operates South Central Elementary School (121 students) and South Central Middle School (113 students). See the Comanche County district page for the complete list.