- Enrollment
- 1,218
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Berryton, KS
Berryton Elem
Federal NCES profile for Berryton Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201218001133
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Berryton Elem earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Kansas schools.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 24.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 560
- students enrolled
Berryton Elem has class sizes larger than 82% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Shawnee Heights · Kansas
NCES ID 201218001133 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Berryton Elem grew from 511 students in 2022-23 to 538 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 35.1 → 35.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 201218001133 · Berryton, KS Other · MID · TRAD
560 enr · 16:1 · 24.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Shawnee Heights High (1,218 students)
Berryton Elem grew from 511 students in 2022-23 to 538 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE added 35.1 → 35.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Berryton Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shawnee Height
Shawnee Heights High
1,218 students
- This school
Berryton Elem
560 students
- Shawnee Height
Shawnee Heights Middle
540 students
- Tecumseh South 464
Tecumseh South Elem
464 students
- Tecumseh North 435
Tecumseh North Elem
435 students
- Shawnee Height 429
Shawnee Heights Elem
429 students
What this shows Berryton Elem reports 560 students on the CCD universe file.
How Berryton Elem compares
Berryton Elem is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 16% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.5% | ▼ 43% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 560 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
560
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Kansas - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,340
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 560 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.2%
Two or More 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
African American 4.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 75.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.3, Berryton Elem is about as mixed as the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shawnee Heights reports $12,340 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Berryton Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawnee Heights High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shawnee Heights Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tecumseh South Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tecumseh North Elem | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shawnee Heights Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Berryton Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~560 students)
Frequently asked questions about Berryton Elem
How many students attend Berryton Elem?
Berryton Elem has 560 students enrolled. It is a public school in Berryton, KS. CCD year-over-year: 511 (2022-23) → 538 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berryton Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Berryton Elem is 16:1, which is 16% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Berryton Elem?
24.5% of students at Berryton Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Berryton Elem?
The largest demographic group at Berryton Elem is White at 75.2% of enrollment, in Berryton, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berryton Elem?
Berryton Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Shawnee Heights?
Besides Berryton Elem, Shawnee Heights also operates Shawnee Heights High (1,218 students), Shawnee Heights Middle (540 students), and Tecumseh South Elem (464 students). See the Shawnee Heights district page for the complete list.