- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wellsville, KS
Wellsville High
Federal NCES profile for Wellsville High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 201287000456
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wellsville High earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Kansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Wellsville · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 21.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Wellsville High has class sizes larger than 90% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wellsville High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Wellsville, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Wellsville High shrank from 259 students in 2022-23 to 246 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.2 → 15.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 201287000456 · Wellsville, KS High · SMALL · TRAD
278 enr · 17.4:1 · 21.2% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Wellsville Elem (411 students)
Wellsville High shrank from 259 students in 2022-23 to 246 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE lost 16.2 → 15.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Wellsville High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wellsville Ele
Wellsville Elem
411 students
- This school
Wellsville High
278 students
- Wellsville Mid
Wellsville Middle School
167 students
What this shows Wellsville High reports 278 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wellsville High compares
Wellsville High 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 26% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.2% | ▼ 50% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
278
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 90% in Kansas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.8%
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
$12,791
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 139 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.6, Wellsville High is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wellsville reports $12,791 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wellsville High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellsville Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wellsville Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wellsville High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 167
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- 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 (~278 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wellsville High
How many students attend Wellsville High?
Wellsville High has 278 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wellsville, KS. CCD year-over-year: 259 (2022-23) → 246 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wellsville High?
The student-teacher ratio at Wellsville High is 17.4:1, which is 26% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wellsville High?
21.2% of students at Wellsville High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wellsville High?
The largest demographic group at Wellsville High is White at 91.7% of enrollment, in Wellsville, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wellsville High?
Wellsville High has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Wellsville High rank among public schools in Wellsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Wellsville High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Wellsville, 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 Wellsville?
Besides Wellsville High, Wellsville also operates Wellsville Elem (411 students) and Wellsville Middle School (167 students). See the Wellsville district page for the complete list.