- Enrollment
- 83
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200963000783
👥 S:T ratio 74
🌟 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 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Kansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Montezuma · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
South Gray High held near 61 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 9.7 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 200963000783 · Montezuma, KS High · SMALL · TRAD
59 enr · 6.6:1 · 23.4% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Montezuma Elem (83 students)
South Gray High held near 61 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 9.7 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
South Gray High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Montezuma Elem
Montezuma Elem
83 students
- This school
South Gray High
59 students
- South Gray Com 22
South Gray Community Learning Center
22 students
What this shows South Gray High reports 59 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Gray High compares
South Gray High 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 | 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 methodology
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
$17,150
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
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.
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
District finance for Montezuma reports $17,150 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~59 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 64 (2022-23) → 61 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
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 54/100 (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).
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.
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.