- Enrollment
- 81
- Students per teacher
- 6.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Otis, KS
Southwinds Academy
Federal NCES profile for Southwinds Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200402002066
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 96
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southwinds Academy earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Kansas.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Otis · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 18
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Southwinds Academy ranks #2 of 3 schools in Otis, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Southwinds Academy shrank from 43 students in 2022-23 to 26 in 2023-24 (-39.5%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 200402002066 · Otis, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
18 enr · 14.0% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School (81 students)
Southwinds Academy shrank from 43 students in 2022-23 to 26 in 2023-24 (-39.5%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Southwinds Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Otis-Bison Jun
Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School
81 students
- Otis-Bison Ele
Otis-Bison Elementary
73 students
- This school 18
Southwinds Academy
18 students
What this shows Southwinds Academy reports 18 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southwinds Academy compares
Southwinds Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.0% | ▼ 67% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 18 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Funding equity
$15,896
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 18 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 83.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.6%
Largest group: White at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.1, Southwinds Academy is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Otis-Bison reports $15,896 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southwinds Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Otis-Bison Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Southwinds Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 73
- Students per teacher
- 7.3:1
- Resource Index
- 74/100
Similar other schools in Otis
2 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.
Frequently asked questions about Southwinds Academy
How many students attend Southwinds Academy?
Southwinds Academy has 18 students enrolled. It is a public school in Otis, KS. CCD year-over-year: 43 (2022-23) → 26 (2023-24), down 17.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southwinds Academy?
14.0% of students at Southwinds Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southwinds Academy?
The largest demographic group at Southwinds Academy is White at 83.3% of enrollment, in Otis, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southwinds Academy?
Southwinds Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Southwinds Academy rank among schools in Otis?
By Resource Investment Index, Southwinds Academy ranks #2 of 3 schools in Otis, 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 Otis-Bison?
Besides Southwinds Academy, Otis-Bison also operates Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School (81 students) and Otis-Bison Elementary (73 students). See the Otis-Bison district page for the complete list.