- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Towanda, KS
Circle Towanda Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Circle Towanda Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201230000805
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Circle Towanda Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 44.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 278
- students enrolled
Circle Towanda Elementary has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Circle Towanda Elementary held near 299 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 19.5 → 19.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 201230000805 · Towanda, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
278 enr · 14.6:1 · 44.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Circle High (604 students)
Circle Towanda Elementary held near 299 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 19.5 → 19.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Circle Towanda Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Circle High
Circle High
604 students
- Circle Greenwi
Circle Greenwich Elementary
337 students
- Circle Middle
Circle Middle School
312 students
- Circle Benton
Circle Benton Elementary
286 students
- This school
Circle Towanda Elementary
278 students
- Circle Oil Hil
Circle Oil Hill Elementary
274 students
What this shows Circle Towanda Elementary reports 278 students on the CCD universe file.
How Circle Towanda Elementary compares
Circle Towanda Elementary 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.1% | ▲ 3% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
278
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Kansas - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.1%
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
$11,454
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 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.4, Circle Towanda Elementary is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Circle reports $11,454 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Circle Towanda Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circle High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Circle Greenwich Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Circle Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Circle Benton Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Circle Oil Hill Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Circle Towanda Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~278 students)
Frequently asked questions about Circle Towanda Elementary
How many students attend Circle Towanda Elementary?
Circle Towanda Elementary has 278 students enrolled. It is a public school in Towanda, KS. CCD year-over-year: 306 (2022-23) → 299 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Circle Towanda Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Circle Towanda Elementary is 14.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Circle Towanda Elementary?
44.1% of students at Circle Towanda Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Circle Towanda Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Circle Towanda Elementary is White at 89.6% of enrollment, in Towanda, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Circle Towanda Elementary?
Circle Towanda Elementary 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).
What other schools are in Circle?
Besides Circle Towanda Elementary, Circle also operates Circle High (604 students), Circle Greenwich Elementary (337 students), and Circle Middle School (312 students). See the Circle district page for the complete list.