- Enrollment
- 115
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alma, KS
Alma Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Alma Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200324000619
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alma Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Kansas schools.
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.9:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 21.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 199
- students enrolled
Alma Elementary School has class sizes larger than 98% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+94 students YoY
Alma Elementary School grew from 122 students in 2022-23 to 216 in 2023-24 (+77.0%).
Teacher FTE added 8.3 → 16.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+94 students YoY 200324000619 · Alma, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
199 enr · 24.9:1 · 21.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Wabaunsee Sr High (115 students)
Alma Elementary School grew from 122 students in 2022-23 to 216 in 2023-24 (+77.0%). Teacher FTE added 8.3 → 16.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Alma Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Alma Elementary School
199 students
- Wabaunsee Sr H
Wabaunsee Sr High
115 students
- Maple Hill Ele
Maple Hill Elem
99 students
- Wabaunsee Juni
Wabaunsee Junior High
95 students
What this shows Alma Elementary School reports 199 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alma Elementary School compares
Alma Elementary School is a growing 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 | 24.9:1 | ▲ 80% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.3% | ▼ 50% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 199 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.9:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
199
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.3%
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
24.9:1
students per teacher
- 80% above state mean
Top 98% in Kansas - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
8.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,318
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 83.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 83.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.3, Alma Elementary School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wabaunsee reports $16,318 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alma Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wabaunsee Sr High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maple Hill Elem | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wabaunsee Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alma Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 99
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 95
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~199 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alma Elementary School
How many students attend Alma Elementary School?
Alma Elementary School has 199 students enrolled. It is a public school in Alma, KS. CCD year-over-year: 122 (2022-23) → 216 (2023-24), up 94.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alma Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alma Elementary School is 24.9:1, which is 80% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alma Elementary School?
21.3% of students at Alma Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alma Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Alma Elementary School is White at 83.9% of enrollment, in Alma, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alma Elementary School?
Alma Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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).
What other schools are in Wabaunsee?
Besides Alma Elementary School, Wabaunsee also operates Wabaunsee Sr High (115 students), Maple Hill Elem (99 students), and Wabaunsee Junior High (95 students). See the Wabaunsee district page for the complete list.