- Enrollment
- 191
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 201080001869
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 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 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Kansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Pomona · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
West Franklin High School held near 194 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.1 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 201080001869 · Pomona, KS High · SMALL · TRAD
200 enr · 11.1:1 · 37.3% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Appanoose Elementary School (191 students)
West Franklin High School held near 194 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.1 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
West Franklin High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
West Franklin High School
200 students
- Appanoose Elem
Appanoose Elementary School
191 students
- West Franklin
West Franklin Middle School
149 students
- Williamsburg E
Williamsburg Elementary School
102 students
What this shows West Franklin High School reports 200 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Franklin High School compares
West Franklin 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$16,015
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 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.
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
District finance for West Franklin reports $16,015 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 149
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 102
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~200 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 204 (2022-23) → 194 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
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 55/100 (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 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.
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.