Enrollment
59
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Montezuma, KS
South Gray High
Federal NCES profile for South Gray High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200963000783
👥 S:T ratio 74
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Gray High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Kansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Montezuma · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.6:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 23.4%
- free-lunch eligible
South Gray High has class sizes smaller than 97% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Gray High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Montezuma, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.6:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-52% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.4%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Gray High compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Gray High
South Gray High is a small high school in Montezuma, Kansas, enrolling 59 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6.6:1, South Gray High is leaner than roughly 97% of Kansas schools and 52% under the state's 13.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.4% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Kansas schools, with 59 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 44 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #17.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 46/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 148 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Montezuma's high schools, it stands alongside South Gray Community Learning Center (22 students): South Gray High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (6.6:1 vs 22:1).
Montezuma also operates Montezuma Elem (83 students) and South Gray Community Learning Center (22 students) alongside South Gray 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 South Gray High compares
South Gray 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 | 6.6:1 | ▼ 52% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.4% | ▼ 45% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 59 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.6:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
59
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
6.6:1
students per teacher
- 52% below state mean
Top 3% in Kansas - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.5%
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
$15,969
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 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.
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 66.1%
Hispanic or Latino 32.2%
Two or More 1.7%
Largest group: White at 66.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.9, South Gray High is more 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 Montezuma, which includes South Gray High.
$15,969
Per student
+3%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.2%
State 48.9%
Federal 4.9%
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 Gray High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montezuma Elem | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Gray Community Learning Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Gray High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 83
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high schools in Montezuma
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~59 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about South Gray High
How many students attend South Gray High?
South Gray High has 59 students enrolled. It is a high school in Montezuma, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Gray High?
The student-teacher ratio at South Gray High is 6.6:1, which is 52% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 58% 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 Gray High?
23.4% of students at South Gray High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Gray High?
The largest demographic group at South Gray High is White at 66.1% of enrollment, in Montezuma, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Gray High?
South Gray High has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 South Gray High rank among public schools in Montezuma?
By Resource Investment Index, South Gray High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Montezuma, 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 Montezuma on the city page.
Is South Gray High a good school?
South Gray High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of 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 Montezuma?
Besides South Gray High, Montezuma also operates Montezuma Elem (83 students) and South Gray Community Learning Center (22 students). See the Montezuma district page for the complete list.
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