- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Andale, KS
Andale Elem-Middle
Federal NCES profile for Andale Elem-Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201108000386
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Andale Elem-Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Kansas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 9.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 447
- students enrolled
Andale Elem-Middle has class sizes larger than 96% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Andale Elem-Middle held near 435 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.4 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 201108000386 · Andale, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
447 enr · 21.3:1 · 9.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Garden Plain Elem (445 students)
Andale Elem-Middle held near 435 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.4 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Andale Elem-Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Andale Elem-Middle
447 students
- Garden Plain E
Garden Plain Elem
445 students
- Andale High
Andale High
381 students
- St. Marks Scho
St. Marks School
315 students
- Colwich Elem
Colwich Elem
227 students
- Garden Plain H 174
Garden Plain High
174 students
What this shows Andale Elem-Middle reports 447 students on the CCD universe file.
How Andale Elem-Middle compares
Andale Elem-Middle 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 | 21.3:1 | ▲ 54% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.3% | ▼ 78% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 447 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
447
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 54% above state mean
Top 96% in Kansas - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,394
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 447 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.1, Andale Elem-Middle is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Renwick reports $11,394 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Andale Elem-Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Plain Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Andale High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St. Marks School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colwich Elem | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garden Plain High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Andale Elem-Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 227
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
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 (~447 students)
Frequently asked questions about Andale Elem-Middle
How many students attend Andale Elem-Middle?
Andale Elem-Middle has 447 students enrolled. It is a public school in Andale, KS. CCD year-over-year: 420 (2022-23) → 435 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Andale Elem-Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Andale Elem-Middle is 21.3:1, which is 54% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Andale Elem-Middle?
9.3% of students at Andale Elem-Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Andale Elem-Middle?
The largest demographic group at Andale Elem-Middle is White at 93.1% of enrollment, in Andale, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Andale Elem-Middle?
Andale Elem-Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Renwick?
Besides Andale Elem-Middle, Renwick also operates Garden Plain Elem (445 students), Andale High (381 students), and St. Marks School (315 students). See the Renwick district page for the complete list.