- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wamego, KS
Central Elem
Federal NCES profile for Central Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200000301607
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Elem earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Kansas schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Wamego · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 27.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Elem has class sizes smaller than 75% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elem ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Wamego, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Central Elem held near 394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.7 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 200000301607 · Wamego, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
357 enr · 11.5:1 · 27.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Wamego High (504 students)
Central Elem held near 394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.7 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Central Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wamego High
Wamego High
504 students
- Wamego Middle
Wamego Middle School
385 students
- This school
Central Elem
357 students
- West Elem
West Elem
353 students
- Wamego High Sc 18
Wamego High School Virtual School
18 students
What this shows Central Elem reports 357 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Elem compares
Central 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.5% | ▼ 36% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 357 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
357
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 25% in Kansas - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.9%
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
$15,528
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 357 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 88.0%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.0, Central Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wamego reports $15,528 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wamego High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wamego Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wamego High School Virtual School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Central Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 18
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~357 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Elem
How many students attend Central Elem?
Central Elem has 357 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wamego, KS. CCD year-over-year: 407 (2022-23) → 394 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elem is 11.5:1, which is 17% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Elem?
27.5% of students at Central Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Elem?
The largest demographic group at Central Elem is White at 88.0% of enrollment, in Wamego, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Elem?
Central Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Central Elem rank among public schools in Wamego?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elem ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Wamego, 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 Wamego on the city page.
What other schools are in Wamego?
Besides Central Elem, Wamego also operates Wamego High (504 students), Wamego Middle School (385 students), and West Elem (353 students). See the Wamego district page for the complete list.