Enrollment
693
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.4%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Atchison Elementary School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Atchison Elementary School
Atchison Elementary School is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Atchison, Kansas, enrolling 693 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 62.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kansas, bigger than 92% of state schools at 693 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 87 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #38.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Two or More (15%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 693 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Atchison's public schools, it stands alongside Central School (51 students): Atchison Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.6:1 vs 7.3:1).
Atchison Public Schools also operates Atchison High School (419 students) and Atchison Middle School (287 students) alongside Atchison 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 Atchison Elementary School compares
Atchison 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,673
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Atchison Public Schools, which includes Atchison Elementary School.
$13,673
Per student
-12%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.7%
State 74.2%
Federal 10.2%
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 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
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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.
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 (~693 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Atchison on the city page.
Is Atchison Elementary School a good school?
Atchison Elementary School earns 41/100 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 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.
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