Enrollment
200
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Pomona, KS
West Franklin High School
Federal NCES profile for West Franklin High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 201080001869
👥 S:T ratio 56
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Franklin High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Kansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Pomona · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 37.3%
- free-lunch eligible
West Franklin High School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Franklin High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Pomona, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.3%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Franklin High School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Franklin High School
West Franklin High School is a mid-sized high school in Pomona, Kansas, enrolling 200 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 37.3% lands close to the Kansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 200 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 264 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #78.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 200 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
West Franklin also operates Appanoose Elementary School (191 students) and West Franklin Middle School (149 students) alongside West Franklin High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Franklin High School compares
West Franklin High School on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 20% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.3% | ▼ 13% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 200 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
200
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 21% in Kansas - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.0%
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
$15,342
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 200 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 90.5%
Two or More 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 90.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.7, West Franklin High School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Franklin, which includes West Franklin High School.
$15,342
Per student
-1%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.7%
State 67.6%
Federal 4.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How West Franklin High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appanoose Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Franklin Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Williamsburg Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Franklin High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 191
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 149
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 102
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~200 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about West Franklin High School
How many students attend West Franklin High School?
West Franklin High School has 200 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pomona, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Franklin High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Franklin High School is 11.1:1, which is 20% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 29% 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 West Franklin High School?
37.3% of students at West Franklin High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Franklin High School?
The largest demographic group at West Franklin High School is White at 90.5% of enrollment, in Pomona, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Franklin High School?
West Franklin High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Franklin High School rank among public schools in Pomona?
By Resource Investment Index, West Franklin High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Pomona, 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 Pomona on the city page.
Is West Franklin High School a good school?
West Franklin High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Kansas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in West Franklin?
Besides West Franklin High School, West Franklin also operates Appanoose Elementary School (191 students), West Franklin Middle School (149 students), and Williamsburg Elementary School (102 students). See the West Franklin district page for the complete list.
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