- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Altamont, KS
Altamont Elem
Federal NCES profile for Altamont Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200330001494
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Altamont Elem earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Kansas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 55.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 208
- students enrolled
Altamont Elem has class sizes larger than 89% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Labette County · Kansas
NCES ID 200330001494 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Altamont Elem held near 209 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 12.2 → 12.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 200330001494 · Altamont, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
208 enr · 17.3:1 · 55.5% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Labette County High School (483 students)
Altamont Elem held near 209 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 12.2 → 12.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Altamont Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Labette County
Labette County High School
483 students
- Meadowview Ele
Meadowview Elem
367 students
- This school
Altamont Elem
208 students
- Edna Elem 179
Edna Elem
179 students
- Mound Valley E 136
Mound Valley Elem
136 students
- Bartlett Elem 116
Bartlett Elem
116 students
What this shows Altamont Elem reports 208 students on the CCD universe file.
How Altamont Elem compares
Altamont 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 25% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.5% | ▲ 30% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 208 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
208
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 89% in Kansas - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.6%
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
$13,018
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 208 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 93.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
African American 2.4%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: White at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.9, Altamont Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Labette County reports $13,018 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Altamont Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labette County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadowview Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edna Elem | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mound Valley Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bartlett Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Altamont Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 136
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 116
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~208 students)
Frequently asked questions about Altamont Elem
How many students attend Altamont Elem?
Altamont Elem has 208 students enrolled. It is a public school in Altamont, KS. CCD year-over-year: 218 (2022-23) → 209 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Altamont Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Altamont Elem is 17.3:1, which is 25% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Altamont Elem?
55.5% of students at Altamont Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Altamont Elem?
The largest demographic group at Altamont Elem is White at 93.8% of enrollment, in Altamont, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Altamont Elem?
Altamont Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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).
What other schools are in Labette County?
Besides Altamont Elem, Labette County also operates Labette County High School (483 students), Meadowview Elem (367 students), and Edna Elem (179 students). See the Labette County district page for the complete list.