- Enrollment
- 41
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Almena, KS
Almena Elem
Federal NCES profile for Almena Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200327000061
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Almena Elem earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 49.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 78
- students enrolled
Almena Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Northern Valley · Kansas
NCES ID 200327000061 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 200327000061 · Almena, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
78 enr · 13:1 · 49.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Northern Valley High (41 students)
Almena Elem CCD stamps from the federal school universe. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Almena Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Almena Elem
78 students
- Northern Valle
Northern Valley High
41 students
- Long Island Mi 31
Long Island Middle School
31 students
What this shows Almena Elem reports 78 students on the CCD universe file.
How Almena Elem compares
Almena Elem on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.3% | ▲ 15% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 78 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
78
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in Kansas - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$17,929
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.7%
African American 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: White at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.1, Almena Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northern Valley, which includes Almena Elem.
$17,929
Per student
+14%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,788
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 38.8%
State 59.1%
Federal 2.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Almena Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Valley High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Long Island Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Almena Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 31
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 74/100
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 (~78 students)
Frequently asked questions about Almena Elem
How many students attend Almena Elem?
Almena Elem has 78 students enrolled. It is a public school in Almena, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Almena Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Almena Elem is 13:1, which is 6% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 17% 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 Almena Elem?
49.3% of students at Almena Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Almena Elem?
The largest demographic group at Almena Elem is White at 89.7% of enrollment, in Almena, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Almena Elem?
Almena Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
What other schools are in Northern Valley?
Besides Almena Elem, Northern Valley also operates Northern Valley High (41 students) and Long Island Middle School (31 students). See the Northern Valley district page for the complete list.
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