Enrollment
78
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 200327000061
Almena Elem — Almena, KS
Federal NCES profile for Almena Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 41/100.
👥 Class size 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
The verdict
Almena Elem earns a D Resource Investment Index (41/100), even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of Kansas schools.
- D
- Resource Index · 41/100
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 49.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 78
- students enrolled
School address
District: Northern Valley · Kansas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Kansas avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.3%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Almena Elem compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Almena Elem reports 78 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 6.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 18% below the Kansas state mean of 14.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.7:1, it is 25% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 49.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 15% above the Kansas average and 5% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Northern Valley spends $19,702 per pupil district-wide, above the Kansas average of $15,487 and above the national average of $16,593. Revenue comes 38.8% from local sources (property taxes), 59.1% from the state, and 2.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Almena Elem compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Kansas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.3% | ▲ 15% | 42.7% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 78 | top 12% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
12 Among the smallest classes smaller classes than 79% of 92,598 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
78 larger than 8% of 95,891 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
11.8:1
students per teacher
— 18% below state mean
Top 25% in Kansas — lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$19,702
per pupil, district-wide
— above Kansas avg of $15,487
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 78 Top 12% in Kansas — larger than 88% of 1,354 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 6.0
Students per teacher 11.8:1 -18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 49.3% +15% vs state
NCES ID 200327000061
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northern Valley, which includes Almena Elem.
$19,702
Per student
+27%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.8%
State 59.1%
Federal 2.1%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 41
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Enrollment
- 31
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Almena Elem
How many students attend Almena Elem?
Almena Elem has 78 students enrolled. It is a other school in Almena, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Almena Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Almena Elem is 11.8:1, which is 18% lower than the Kansas average of 14.4:1 and 25% 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Almena, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Almena Elem?
Almena Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
Is Almena Elem a good school?
Almena Elem earns a D Resource Investment Index (41/100), even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of Kansas schools. The Resource Investment Index reflects staffing, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance reported to NCES, not test scores or academic outcomes, so treat it as a resource snapshot rather than an overall rating. Limited indicators were available for this school, so the picture is partial.