- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wellington, KS
Wellington High School
Federal NCES profile for Wellington High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 201284001769
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wellington High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Kansas schools.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Wellington · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 46.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Wellington High School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wellington High School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Wellington, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Wellington High School held near 471 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.7 → 38.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 201284001769 · Wellington, KS High · SMALL · TRAD
463 enr · 11.9:1 · 46.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Wellington Middle School (349 students)
Wellington High School held near 471 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.7 → 38.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Wellington High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Wellington High School
463 students
- Wellington Mid
Wellington Middle School
349 students
- Eisenhower Ele
Eisenhower Elem
277 students
- Lincoln Elem 137
Lincoln Elem
137 students
- Kennedy Elem 126
Kennedy Elem
126 students
- Washington Ele 86
Washington Elem
86 students
What this shows Wellington High School reports 463 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wellington High School compares
Wellington High School 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.4% | ▲ 9% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 463 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
463
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 29% in Kansas - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.8%
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
$13,414
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 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Two or More 7.6%
African American 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 75.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.0, Wellington High School is about as mixed as the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wellington reports $13,414 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wellington High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elem | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kennedy Elem | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elem | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wellington High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 137
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 126
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 86
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~463 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wellington High School
How many students attend Wellington High School?
Wellington High School has 463 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wellington, KS. CCD year-over-year: 478 (2022-23) → 471 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wellington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wellington High School is 11.9:1, which is 14% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 24% 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 Wellington High School?
46.4% of students at Wellington High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wellington High School?
The largest demographic group at Wellington High School is White at 75.2% of enrollment, in Wellington, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wellington High School?
Wellington High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Wellington High School rank among public schools in Wellington?
By Resource Investment Index, Wellington High School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Wellington, 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 Wellington on the city page.
What other schools are in Wellington?
Besides Wellington High School, Wellington also operates Wellington Middle School (349 students), Eisenhower Elem (277 students), and Lincoln Elem (137 students). See the Wellington district page for the complete list.