Enrollment
122
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Arkansas City, KS
C 4 Elem
Federal NCES profile for C 4 Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200345001242
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
C 4 Elem earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Kansas schools.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Arkansas City · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 39.1%
- free-lunch eligible
C 4 Elem has class sizes larger than 90% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, C 4 Elem ranks #1 of 6 schools in Arkansas City, KS.
School address
District: Arkansas City · Kansas
NCES ID 200345001242 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.1%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How C 4 Elem compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at C 4 Elem
C 4 Elem is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Arkansas City, Kansas, enrolling 122 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.4:1 is larger than about 90% of Kansas schools and 26% above the 13.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 39.1% lands close to the Kansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 122 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 160 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #83.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 37/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Arkansas City's public schools, it stands alongside Adams Elem (306 students): C 4 Elem is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.4:1 vs 18:1).
Arkansas City also operates Arkansas City High (885 students) and Arkansas City Middle Sch (628 students) alongside C 4 Elem.
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 C 4 Elem compares
C 4 Elem on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 26% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.1% | ▼ 8% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 122 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
122
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 90% in Kansas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,387
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 77.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Two or More 9.8%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 77.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.2, C 4 Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Arkansas City, which includes C 4 Elem.
$13,387
Per student
-14%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.1%
State 81.1%
Federal 6.8%
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 C 4 Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas City High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arkansas City Middle Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adams Elem | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frances Willard Elem | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elem | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to C 4 Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Arkansas City
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Adams Elem
Standard public school
306 students 18:1 students per teacher
Frances Willard Elem
Standard public school
281 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elem
Standard public school
261 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elem
Standard public school
219 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
I X L Elem
Standard public school
200 students 13.3:1 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 (~122 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about C 4 Elem
How many students attend C 4 Elem?
C 4 Elem has 122 students enrolled. It is a public school in Arkansas City, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at C 4 Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at C 4 Elem is 17.4:1, which is 26% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at C 4 Elem?
39.1% of students at C 4 Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of C 4 Elem?
The largest demographic group at C 4 Elem is White at 77.9% of enrollment, in Arkansas City, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for C 4 Elem?
C 4 Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does C 4 Elem rank among schools in Arkansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, C 4 Elem ranks #1 of 6 schools in Arkansas City, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Arkansas City on the city page.
Is C 4 Elem a good school?
C 4 Elem earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 Arkansas City?
Besides C 4 Elem, Arkansas City also operates Arkansas City High (885 students), Arkansas City Middle Sch (628 students), and Adams Elem (306 students). See the Arkansas City district page for the complete list.
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