- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Buhler Grade School shrank from 257 students in 2022-23 to 244 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE held 16.5 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 200420000564 · Buhler, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
241 enr · 15.1:1 · 36.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Buhler High (674 students)
Buhler Grade School shrank from 257 students in 2022-23 to 244 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE held 16.5 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Buhler Grade School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Buhler High
Buhler High
674 students
- Prairie Hills
Prairie Hills Middle
532 students
- Plum Creek Ele
Plum Creek Elementary
448 students
- Union Valley E
Union Valley Elem
435 students
- This school 241
Buhler Grade School
241 students
- Ad Astra Virtu 171
Ad Astra Virtual Academy
171 students
What this shows Buhler Grade School reports 241 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buhler Grade School compares
Buhler Grade School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,534
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 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.
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
District finance for Buhler reports $11,534 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~241 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 257 (2022-23) → 244 (2023-24), down 13.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.