Enrollment
303
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · El Dorado, KS
Blackmore Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Blackmore Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200573002105
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blackmore Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Kansas schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in El Dorado · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 72.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Blackmore Elementary has class sizes larger than 86% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blackmore Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in El Dorado, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.6%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Blackmore Elementary compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Blackmore Elementary
Blackmore Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in El Dorado, Kansas, enrolling 303 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.8:1 is larger than about 86% of Kansas schools and 22% above the 13.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 72.6% of students qualify for free meals, 70% above the Kansas average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 303 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 130 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #79.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 303 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding El Dorado spends $12,294 per pupil, 21% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among El Dorado's public schools, it stands alongside Circle Oil Hill Elementary (274 students): Blackmore Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.8:1 vs 15.2:1).
El Dorado also operates El Dorado High (543 students) and El Dorado Middle (370 students) alongside Blackmore Elementary.
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 Blackmore Elementary compares
Blackmore Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 22% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.6% | ▲ 70% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
303
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in Kansas - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.0%
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
$12,294
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
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 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 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 81.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 81.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.6, Blackmore Elementary is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for El Dorado, which includes Blackmore Elementary.
$12,294
Per student
-21%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.9%
State 61.7%
Federal 6.4%
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 Blackmore Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Dorado High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| El Dorado Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Skelly Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grandview Elem | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rocket Online School Ks (Rocs | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blackmore Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Similar other schools in El Dorado
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Circle Oil Hill Elementary
Standard public school
274 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Skelly Elementary School
Standard public school
266 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Grandview Elem
Standard public school
252 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Rocket Online School Ks (Rocs
Standard public school
22 students 22:1 students per teacher
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 (~303 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Blackmore Elementary
How many students attend Blackmore Elementary?
Blackmore Elementary has 303 students enrolled. It is a public school in El Dorado, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blackmore Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Blackmore Elementary is 16.8:1, which is 22% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blackmore Elementary?
72.6% of students at Blackmore Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blackmore Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Blackmore Elementary is White at 81.2% of enrollment, in El Dorado, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blackmore Elementary?
Blackmore Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Blackmore Elementary rank among schools in El Dorado?
By Resource Investment Index, Blackmore Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in El Dorado, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in El Dorado on the city page.
Is Blackmore Elementary a good school?
Blackmore Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Kansas schools. 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 El Dorado?
Besides Blackmore Elementary, El Dorado also operates El Dorado High (543 students), El Dorado Middle (370 students), and Skelly Elementary School (266 students). See the El Dorado district page for the complete list.
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