- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Atchison, KS
Atchison Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Atchison Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200354001126
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Atchison Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Atchison · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 62.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Atchison Elementary School has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Atchison Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Atchison, KS.
School address
District: Atchison Public Schools · Kansas
NCES ID 200354001126 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Atchison Elementary School held near 700 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 55.1 → 52.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 200354001126 · Atchison, KS Other · MID · TRAD
693 enr · 12.6:1 · 62.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Atchison High School (419 students)
Atchison Elementary School held near 700 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 55.1 → 52.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Atchison Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Atchison Elementary School
693 students
- Atchison High
Atchison High School
419 students
- Atchison Middl
Atchison Middle School
287 students
- Central School 51
Central School
51 students
What this shows Atchison Elementary School reports 693 students on the CCD universe file.
How Atchison Elementary School compares
Atchison 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.4% | ▲ 46% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 693 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
693
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Kansas - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$14,234
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 693 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.0%
Two or More 14.6%
African American 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 72.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.2, Atchison Elementary School is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Atchison Public Schools reports $14,234 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Atchison Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atchison High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Atchison Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Atchison Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 51
- Students per teacher
- 7.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Atchison
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~693 students)
Frequently asked questions about Atchison Elementary School
How many students attend Atchison Elementary School?
Atchison Elementary School has 693 students enrolled. It is a public school in Atchison, KS. CCD year-over-year: 703 (2022-23) → 700 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atchison Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Atchison Elementary School is 12.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 20% 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 Atchison Elementary School?
62.4% of students at Atchison Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Atchison Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Atchison Elementary School is White at 72.0% of enrollment, in Atchison, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Atchison Elementary School?
Atchison Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Atchison Elementary School rank among public schools in Atchison?
By Resource Investment Index, Atchison Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Atchison, 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 Atchison Public Schools?
Besides Atchison Elementary School, Atchison Public Schools also operates Atchison High School (419 students), Atchison Middle School (287 students), and Central School (51 students). See the Atchison Public Schools district page for the complete list.