- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tonganoxie, KS
Tonganoxie High
Federal NCES profile for Tonganoxie High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 201221001205
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tonganoxie High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Tonganoxie · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 22.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Tonganoxie High has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tonganoxie High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Tonganoxie, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Tonganoxie High held near 633 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.3 → 48.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 201221001205 · Tonganoxie, KS High · MID · TRAD
620 enr · 13.2:1 · 22.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Tonganoxie Elem (919 students)
Tonganoxie High held near 633 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.3 → 48.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Tonganoxie High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tonganoxie Ele
Tonganoxie Elem
919 students
- This school
Tonganoxie High
620 students
- Tonganoxie Mid
Tonganoxie Middle School
433 students
What this shows Tonganoxie High reports 620 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tonganoxie High compares
Tonganoxie 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.1% | ▼ 48% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 620 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
620
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Kansas - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.7%
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
$12,129
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 310 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 83.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 83.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.3, Tonganoxie High is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tonganoxie reports $12,129 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tonganoxie High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonganoxie Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tonganoxie Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tonganoxie High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~620 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Tonganoxie High
How many students attend Tonganoxie High?
Tonganoxie High has 620 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tonganoxie, KS. CCD year-over-year: 642 (2022-23) → 633 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tonganoxie High?
The student-teacher ratio at Tonganoxie High is 13.2:1, which is 4% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 16% 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 Tonganoxie High?
22.1% of students at Tonganoxie High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tonganoxie High?
The largest demographic group at Tonganoxie High is White at 83.4% of enrollment, in Tonganoxie, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tonganoxie High?
Tonganoxie High 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).
How does Tonganoxie High rank among public schools in Tonganoxie?
By Resource Investment Index, Tonganoxie High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Tonganoxie, 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 Tonganoxie?
Besides Tonganoxie High, Tonganoxie also operates Tonganoxie Elem (919 students) and Tonganoxie Middle School (433 students). See the Tonganoxie district page for the complete list.