- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Baxter Springs, KS
Central Elem
Federal NCES profile for Central Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200381001504
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Elem earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Baxter Springs · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 57.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elem ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Baxter Springs, KS.
School address
District: Baxter Springs · Kansas
NCES ID 200381001504 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Central Elem held near 222 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.7 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 200381001504 · Baxter Springs, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
223 enr · 12.4:1 · 57.9% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Baxter Springs High (361 students)
Central Elem held near 222 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.7 → 18.5 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
- Baxter Springs
Baxter Springs High
361 students
- Lincoln Elem
Lincoln Elem
245 students
- This school
Central Elem
223 students
- Usd 508 Eacade 36
Usd 508 Eacademy
36 students
What this shows Central Elem reports 223 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.9% | ▲ 36% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 223 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
223
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Kansas - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$15,044
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 223 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 70.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 14.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 5.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.2%
Largest group: White at 70.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.5, Central Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Baxter Springs reports $15,044 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter Springs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Usd 508 Eacademy | 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
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 36
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~223 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Elem
How many students attend Central Elem?
Central Elem has 223 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Baxter Springs, KS. CCD year-over-year: 216 (2022-23) → 222 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elem is 12.4:1, which is 10% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 21% 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?
57.9% 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 70.4% of enrollment, in Baxter Springs, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Elem?
Central Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Central Elem rank among public schools in Baxter Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elem ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Baxter Springs, 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 Baxter Springs?
Besides Central Elem, Baxter Springs also operates Baxter Springs High (361 students), Lincoln Elem (245 students), and Usd 508 Eacademy (36 students). See the Baxter Springs district page for the complete list.