- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Blackmore Elementary shrank from 350 students in 2022-23 to 332 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.6 → 18.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 200573002105 · El Dorado, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
303 enr · 16.8:1 · 72.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: El Dorado High (543 students)
Blackmore Elementary shrank from 350 students in 2022-23 to 332 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 18.6 → 18.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Blackmore Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- El Dorado High
El Dorado High
543 students
- El Dorado Midd
El Dorado Middle
370 students
- This school
Blackmore Elementary
303 students
- Skelly Element
Skelly Elementary School
266 students
- Grandview Elem
Grandview Elem
252 students
- Rocket Online 22
Rocket Online School Ks (Rocs
22 students
What this shows Blackmore Elementary reports 303 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blackmore Elementary compares
Blackmore Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$11,274
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 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.
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
District finance for El Dorado reports $11,274 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~303 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 350 (2022-23) → 332 (2023-24), down 18.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.