- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Colby, KS
Colby Elem
Federal NCES profile for Colby Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200501000571
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colby Elem earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Kansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Colby · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 38.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Colby Elem has class sizes larger than 77% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colby Elem ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Colby, KS.
School address
District: Colby Public Schools · Kansas
NCES ID 200501000571 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Colby Elem held near 399 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.5 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 200501000571 · Colby, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
369 enr · 15.4:1 · 38.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Colby Senior High (296 students)
Colby Elem held near 399 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.5 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Colby Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Colby Elem
369 students
- Colby Senior H
Colby Senior High
296 students
- Colby Middle S
Colby Middle School
293 students
What this shows Colby Elem reports 369 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colby Elem compares
Colby 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.4% | ▼ 10% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 369 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
369
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Kansas - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.9%
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
$12,964
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 76.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.7%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 76.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.0, Colby Elem is about as mixed as the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Colby Public Schools reports $12,964 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Colby Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colby Senior High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colby Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colby Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~369 students)
Frequently asked questions about Colby Elem
How many students attend Colby Elem?
Colby Elem has 369 students enrolled. It is a public school in Colby, KS. CCD year-over-year: 409 (2022-23) → 399 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colby Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Colby Elem is 15.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Colby Elem?
38.4% of students at Colby Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colby Elem?
The largest demographic group at Colby Elem is White at 76.4% of enrollment, in Colby, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colby Elem?
Colby Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Colby Elem rank among public schools in Colby?
By Resource Investment Index, Colby Elem ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Colby, 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 Colby Public Schools?
Besides Colby Elem, Colby Public Schools also operates Colby Senior High (296 students) and Colby Middle School (293 students). See the Colby Public Schools district page for the complete list.