Enrollment
241
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buhler, KS
Buhler Grade School
Federal NCES profile for Buhler Grade School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200420000564
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buhler Grade School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Kansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Buhler · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 36.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Buhler Grade School has class sizes larger than 74% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buhler Grade School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Buhler, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.2%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Buhler Grade School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Buhler Grade School
Buhler Grade School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Buhler, Kansas, enrolling 241 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 36.2% lands close to the Kansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 241 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 284 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #125.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 241 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Buhler spends $11,029 per pupil, 29% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Buhler's public schools, it stands alongside Ad Astra Virtual Academy (171 students): Buhler Grade School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Buhler also operates Buhler High (674 students) and Prairie Hills Middle (532 students) alongside Buhler Grade 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 Buhler Grade School compares
Buhler Grade 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.2% | ▼ 15% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 241 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
241
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 74% in Kansas - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.4%
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
$11,029
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 241 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
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 84.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
African American 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.3, Buhler Grade School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Buhler, which includes Buhler Grade School.
$11,029
Per student
-29%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.5%
State 66.6%
Federal 6.9%
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 Buhler Grade School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buhler High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie Hills Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plum Creek Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union Valley Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ad Astra Virtual Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Buhler Grade School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 171
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Buhler
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 (~241 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Buhler Grade School
How many students attend Buhler Grade School?
Buhler Grade School has 241 students enrolled. It is a public school in Buhler, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buhler Grade School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buhler Grade School is 15.1:1, which is 9% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Buhler Grade School?
36.2% of students at Buhler Grade School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buhler Grade School?
The largest demographic group at Buhler Grade School is White at 84.2% of enrollment, in Buhler, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buhler Grade School?
Buhler Grade School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Buhler Grade School rank among public schools in Buhler?
By Resource Investment Index, Buhler Grade School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Buhler, 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 Buhler on the city page.
Is Buhler Grade School a good school?
Buhler Grade School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% 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 Buhler?
Besides Buhler Grade School, Buhler also operates Buhler High (674 students), Prairie Hills Middle (532 students), and Plum Creek Elementary (448 students). See the Buhler district page for the complete list.
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