- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Valley Falls, KS
Valley Falls High
Federal NCES profile for Valley Falls High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 201254000663
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley Falls High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 28.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 122
- students enrolled
Valley Falls High has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Valley Falls · Kansas
NCES ID 201254000663 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Valley Falls High grew from 116 students in 2022-23 to 128 in 2023-24 (+10.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 9.7 → 9.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 201254000663 · Valley Falls, KS High · SMALL · TRAD
122 enr · 13.6:1 · 28.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley Falls Elem (262 students)
Valley Falls High grew from 116 students in 2022-23 to 128 in 2023-24 (+10.3%). Teacher FTE lost 9.7 → 9.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
How Valley Falls High compares
Valley Falls High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.4% | ▼ 33% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 122 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
122
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Kansas - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.0%
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
$14,686
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 122 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.7, Valley Falls High is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Valley Falls reports $14,686 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valley Falls High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Falls Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley Falls High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~122 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valley Falls High
How many students attend Valley Falls High?
Valley Falls High has 122 students enrolled. It is a high school in Valley Falls, KS. CCD year-over-year: 116 (2022-23) → 128 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Falls High?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Falls High is 13.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 13% 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 Valley Falls High?
28.4% of students at Valley Falls High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley Falls High?
The largest demographic group at Valley Falls High is White at 89.3% of enrollment, in Valley Falls, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley Falls High?
Valley Falls High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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).
What other schools are in Valley Falls?
Besides Valley Falls High, Valley Falls also operates Valley Falls Elem (262 students). See the Valley Falls district page for the complete list.