- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Russell, KS
Bickerdyke Elem
Federal NCES profile for Bickerdyke Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 201131000942
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bickerdyke Elem earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Russell · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 47.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bickerdyke Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bickerdyke Elem ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Russell, KS.
School address
District: Russell County · Kansas
NCES ID 201131000942 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Bickerdyke Elem held near 220 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 201131000942 · Russell, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
261 enr · 14.5:1 · 47.4% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Russell High (328 students)
Bickerdyke Elem held near 220 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Bickerdyke Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Russell High
Russell High
328 students
- This school
Bickerdyke Elem
261 students
- Ruppenthal Mid
Ruppenthal Middle
186 students
- Simpson Elem
Simpson Elem
173 students
What this shows Bickerdyke Elem reports 261 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bickerdyke Elem compares
Bickerdyke Elem 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.4% | ▲ 11% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 261 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
261
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Kansas - lower ratio than 34% 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
$17,441
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 261 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.9%
Two or More 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.5, Bickerdyke Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Russell County reports $17,441 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bickerdyke Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russell High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ruppenthal Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Simpson Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bickerdyke Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 173
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~261 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bickerdyke Elem
How many students attend Bickerdyke Elem?
Bickerdyke Elem has 261 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Russell, KS. CCD year-over-year: 228 (2022-23) → 220 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bickerdyke Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Bickerdyke Elem is 14.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bickerdyke Elem?
47.4% of students at Bickerdyke Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bickerdyke Elem?
The largest demographic group at Bickerdyke Elem is White at 88.9% of enrollment, in Russell, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bickerdyke Elem?
Bickerdyke Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Bickerdyke Elem rank among public schools in Russell?
By Resource Investment Index, Bickerdyke Elem ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Russell, 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 Russell County?
Besides Bickerdyke Elem, Russell County also operates Russell High (328 students), Ruppenthal Middle (186 students), and Simpson Elem (173 students). See the Russell County district page for the complete list.