Enrollment
191
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.3%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Appanoose Elementary School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Appanoose Elementary School
Appanoose Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Pomona, Kansas, enrolling 191 students.
At 13.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kansas median, within a few percentage points of the 13.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 191 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Among 235 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #193, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 382 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
11.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
West Franklin also operates West Franklin High School (200 students) and West Franklin Middle School (149 students) alongside Appanoose Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Appanoose Elementary School compares
Appanoose Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,342
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Franklin, which includes Appanoose Elementary School.
$15,342
Per student
-1%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.7%
State 67.6%
Federal 4.8%
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.
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
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 149
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 102
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~191 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Pomona on the city page.
Is Appanoose Elementary School a good school?
Appanoose Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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