- Enrollment
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
C 4 Elem held near 113 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 7.2 → 7.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 200345001242 · Arkansas City, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
122 enr · 17.4:1 · 39.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Arkansas City High (885 students)
C 4 Elem held near 113 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 7.2 → 7.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
C 4 Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arkansas City
Arkansas City High
885 students
- Arkansas City
Arkansas City Middle Sch
628 students
- Adams Elem 306
Adams Elem
306 students
- Frances Willar 281
Frances Willard Elem
281 students
- Jefferson Elem 261
Jefferson Elem
261 students
- This school 122
C 4 Elem
122 students
What this shows C 4 Elem reports 122 students on the CCD universe file.
How C 4 Elem compares
C 4 Elem held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,624
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
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.
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
District finance for Arkansas City reports $13,624 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~122 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 110 (2022-23) → 113 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.