- Enrollment
- 1,046
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Salina, KS
Coronado Elem
Federal NCES profile for Coronado Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201137000504
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coronado Elem earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Kansas schools.
- #2 of 10
- schools in Salina · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 38.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Coronado Elem has class sizes smaller than 73% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coronado Elem ranks #2 of 10 schools in Salina, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Coronado Elem held near 400 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.4 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 201137000504 · Salina, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
389 enr · 11.8:1 · 38.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Salina High South (1,046 students)
Coronado Elem held near 400 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.4 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Coronado Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Salina High So
Salina High South
1,046 students
- Salina High Ce
Salina High Central
934 students
- Salina South M
Salina South Middle
782 students
- Lakewood Middl
Lakewood Middle School
647 students
- Meadowlark Rid
Meadowlark Ridge Elem
431 students
- This school 389
Coronado Elem
389 students
What this shows Coronado Elem reports 389 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coronado Elem compares
Coronado 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.6% | ▼ 10% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 389 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
389
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.6%
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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 27% in Kansas - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,954
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 389 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.8%
Hispanic or Latino 30.1%
Two or More 9.0%
Asian 2.1%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 56.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.8, Coronado Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Salina reports $18,954 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Coronado Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salina High South | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Salina High Central | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Salina South Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakewood Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadowlark Ridge Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coronado Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 934
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Salina
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Meadowlark Ridge Elem
Standard public school
431 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Stewart Elem
Standard public school
406 students 14:1 students per teacher
Heusner Elem
Standard public school
392 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Sunset Elem
Standard public school
380 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Schilling Elem
Standard public school
376 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
Cottonwood Elementary School
Standard public school
326 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~389 students)
Frequently asked questions about Coronado Elem
How many students attend Coronado Elem?
Coronado Elem has 389 students enrolled. It is a public school in Salina, KS. CCD year-over-year: 394 (2022-23) → 400 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coronado Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Coronado Elem is 11.8:1, which is 14% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 25% 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 Coronado Elem?
38.6% of students at Coronado Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coronado Elem?
The largest demographic group at Coronado Elem is White at 56.8% of enrollment, in Salina, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coronado Elem?
Coronado Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Coronado Elem rank among schools in Salina?
By Resource Investment Index, Coronado Elem ranks #2 of 10 schools in Salina, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Salina on the city page.
What other schools are in Salina?
Besides Coronado Elem, Salina also operates Salina High South (1,046 students), Salina High Central (934 students), and Salina South Middle (782 students). See the Salina district page for the complete list.