How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Ness City Elementary | Western Plains North Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Ness City, KS | Ransom, KS |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 155 | 62 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.4:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 31.0% | 54.8% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Ness City Elementary | Western Plains North Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,639 | $24,158 |
| District | Ness City USD 303 | Western Plains |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Ness City Elementary | Western Plains North Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 83.9% | 88.7% |
| African American | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.5% | 3.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 3.2% |
| Multiracial | 0.6% | 4.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Ness City Elementary | Western Plains North Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 12.0% | 3.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 7 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.