- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cheney, KS
Cheney Elem
Federal NCES profile for Cheney Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200467000393
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cheney Elem earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Kansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Cheney · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 24.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Cheney Elem has class sizes larger than 88% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cheney Elem ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Cheney, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Cheney Elem shrank from 418 students in 2022-23 to 396 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE held 23.6 → 23.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 200467000393 · Cheney, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
395 enr · 17.2:1 · 24.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Cheney High (235 students)
Cheney Elem shrank from 418 students in 2022-23 to 396 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE held 23.6 → 23.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Cheney Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Cheney Elem
395 students
- Cheney High
Cheney High
235 students
- Cheney Middle
Cheney Middle School 6-8
193 students
What this shows Cheney Elem reports 395 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cheney Elem compares
Cheney Elem 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 25% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.2% | ▼ 43% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 395 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
395
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 88% in Kansas - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,365
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 395 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 91.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.8, Cheney Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cheney reports $13,365 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cheney Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheney High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cheney Middle School 6-8 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cheney Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~395 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cheney Elem
How many students attend Cheney Elem?
Cheney Elem has 395 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cheney, KS. CCD year-over-year: 418 (2022-23) → 396 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cheney Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Cheney Elem is 17.2:1, which is 25% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cheney Elem?
24.2% of students at Cheney Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cheney Elem?
The largest demographic group at Cheney Elem is White at 91.1% of enrollment, in Cheney, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cheney Elem?
Cheney Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Cheney Elem rank among public schools in Cheney?
By Resource Investment Index, Cheney Elem ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Cheney, 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 Cheney?
Besides Cheney Elem, Cheney also operates Cheney High (235 students) and Cheney Middle School 6-8 (193 students). See the Cheney district page for the complete list.