- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ulysses, KS
Ulysses High
Federal NCES profile for Ulysses High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 201242000069
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ulysses High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Ulysses · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 53.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ulysses High has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ulysses High ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Ulysses, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Ulysses High held near 445 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.2 → 29.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 201242000069 · Ulysses, KS High · SMALL · TRAD
438 enr · 14.1:1 · 53.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Hickok Elem (350 students)
Ulysses High held near 445 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.2 → 29.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Ulysses High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ulysses High
438 students
- Hickok Elem
Hickok Elem
350 students
- Sullivan Elem
Sullivan Elem
338 students
- Kepley Middle
Kepley Middle School
294 students
- Ulysses Commun 97
Ulysses Community Learning Center (Uclc)
97 students
What this shows Ulysses High reports 438 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ulysses High compares
Ulysses 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.3% | ▲ 25% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 438 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
438
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Kansas - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.7%
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
$12,734
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 438 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
Hispanic or Latino 74.2%
White 21.2%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.3, Ulysses High is about as mixed as the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ulysses reports $12,734 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ulysses High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hickok Elem | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sullivan Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kepley Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ulysses Community Learning Center (Uclc) | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Ulysses High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 97
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar high schools in Ulysses
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 (~438 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ulysses High
How many students attend Ulysses High?
Ulysses High has 438 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ulysses, KS. CCD year-over-year: 435 (2022-23) → 445 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ulysses High?
The student-teacher ratio at Ulysses High is 14.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ulysses High?
53.3% of students at Ulysses High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ulysses High?
The largest demographic group at Ulysses High is Hispanic or Latino at 74.2% of enrollment, in Ulysses, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ulysses High?
Ulysses High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Ulysses High rank among public schools in Ulysses?
By Resource Investment Index, Ulysses High ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Ulysses, 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 Ulysses on the city page.
What other schools are in Ulysses?
Besides Ulysses High, Ulysses also operates Hickok Elem (350 students), Sullivan Elem (338 students), and Kepley Middle School (294 students). See the Ulysses district page for the complete list.