- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Valley Center, KS
Abilene Elem
Federal NCES profile for Abilene Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201251000367
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Abilene Elem earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Valley Center · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 43.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Abilene Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Abilene Elem ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Valley Center, KS.
School address
District: Valley Center Pub Sch · Kansas
NCES ID 201251000367 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Abilene Elem held near 252 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 201251000367 · Valley Center, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
254 enr · 14.1:1 · 43.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley Center High (1,011 students)
Abilene Elem held near 252 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Abilene Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley Center
Valley Center High
1,011 students
- Valley Center
Valley Center Middle School
802 students
- Valley Center
Valley Center Intermediate School
443 students
- Wheatland Elem 325
Wheatland Elem
325 students
- West Elem 264
West Elem
264 students
- This school 254
Abilene Elem
254 students
What this shows Abilene Elem reports 254 students on the CCD universe file.
How Abilene Elem compares
Abilene Elem 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.2% | ▲ 1% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 254 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
254
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Kansas - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,612
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 254 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 2.0%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: White at 69.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.5, Abilene Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Valley Center Pub Sch reports $14,612 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Abilene Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Center High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley Center Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley Center Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wheatland Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Abilene Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 802
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Valley Center
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~254 students)
Frequently asked questions about Abilene Elem
How many students attend Abilene Elem?
Abilene Elem has 254 students enrolled. It is a public school in Valley Center, KS. CCD year-over-year: 259 (2022-23) → 252 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abilene Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Abilene Elem is 14.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Abilene Elem?
43.2% of students at Abilene Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Abilene Elem?
The largest demographic group at Abilene Elem is White at 69.3% of enrollment, in Valley Center, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Abilene Elem?
Abilene Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Abilene Elem rank among public schools in Valley Center?
By Resource Investment Index, Abilene Elem ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Valley Center, 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 Valley Center on the city page.
What other schools are in Valley Center Pub Sch?
Besides Abilene Elem, Valley Center Pub Sch also operates Valley Center High (1,011 students), Valley Center Middle School (802 students), and Valley Center Intermediate School (443 students). See the Valley Center Pub Sch district page for the complete list.