- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pomona, KS
Appanoose Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Appanoose Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201080001888
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Appanoose Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Pomona · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Appanoose Elementary School has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Appanoose Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Pomona, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Appanoose Elementary School held near 182 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 14.5 → 14.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 201080001888 · Pomona, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
191 enr · 13.6:1 · 33.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: West Franklin High School (200 students)
Appanoose Elementary School held near 182 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 14.5 → 14.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Appanoose Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Franklin
West Franklin High School
200 students
- This school
Appanoose Elementary School
191 students
- West Franklin
West Franklin Middle School
149 students
- Williamsburg E
Williamsburg Elementary School
102 students
What this shows Appanoose Elementary School reports 191 students on the CCD universe file.
How Appanoose Elementary School compares
Appanoose Elementary School 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 22% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 191 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
191
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Kansas - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.5%
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
$16,015
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
Counselors0.5 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: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 3.7%
Largest group: White at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.3, Appanoose Elementary School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for West Franklin reports $16,015 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Appanoose Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Franklin High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Franklin Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Williamsburg Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Appanoose Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 149
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 102
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~191 students)
Frequently asked questions about Appanoose Elementary School
How many students attend Appanoose Elementary School?
Appanoose Elementary School has 191 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pomona, KS. CCD year-over-year: 177 (2022-23) → 182 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Appanoose Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Appanoose Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 13% 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 Appanoose Elementary School?
33.3% of students at Appanoose Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Appanoose Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Appanoose Elementary School is White at 89.5% of enrollment, in Pomona, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Appanoose Elementary School?
Appanoose Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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).
How does Appanoose Elementary School rank among public schools in Pomona?
By Resource Investment Index, Appanoose Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Pomona, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in West Franklin?
Besides Appanoose Elementary School, West Franklin also operates West Franklin High School (200 students), West Franklin Middle School (149 students), and Williamsburg Elementary School (102 students). See the West Franklin district page for the complete list.