Enrollment
378
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kansas City, KS
Delaware Ridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Delaware Ridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200405001827
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Delaware Ridge Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #6 of 14
- schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 48.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Delaware Ridge Elementary has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Delaware Ridge Elementary ranks #6 of 14 schools in Kansas City, KS.
School address
District: Bonner Springs · Kansas
NCES ID 200405001827 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.7%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Delaware Ridge Elementary compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Delaware Ridge Elementary
Delaware Ridge Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Kansas City, Kansas, enrolling 378 students.
At 13:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kansas median, within a few percentage points of the 13.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 48.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 378 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 270 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #154.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 378 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Kansas City's public schools, it stands alongside Silver City Elem (1,495 students): Delaware Ridge Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13:1 vs 62.3:1).
Bonner Springs also operates Bonner Springs High (778 students) and Robert E Clark Middle (599 students) alongside Delaware Ridge Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Delaware Ridge Elementary compares
Delaware Ridge Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.7% | ▲ 14% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 378 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
378
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in Kansas - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.2%
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
$13,486
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 378 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 50.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.6%
African American 17.7%
Two or More 9.5%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, Delaware Ridge Elementary is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bonner Springs, which includes Delaware Ridge Elementary.
$13,486
Per student
-13%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.7%
State 67.0%
Federal 7.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Delaware Ridge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonner Springs High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert E Clark Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bonner Springs Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edwardsville Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Delaware Ridge Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Kansas City
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Silver City Elem
Standard public school
1,495 students 62.3:1 students per teacher
Sumner Academy of Arts & Science
Standard public school
1,045 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Piper Prairie Elementary
Standard public school
644 students 14:1 students per teacher
M E Pearson Elem
Standard public school
606 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Turner Elem
Standard public school
560 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Oak Grove Elem
Standard public school
532 students 14:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~378 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Delaware Ridge Elementary
How many students attend Delaware Ridge Elementary?
Delaware Ridge Elementary has 378 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kansas City, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Delaware Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Delaware Ridge Elementary is 13:1, which is 6% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 17% 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 Delaware Ridge Elementary?
48.7% of students at Delaware Ridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Delaware Ridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Delaware Ridge Elementary is White at 50.0% of enrollment, in Kansas City, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Delaware Ridge Elementary?
Delaware Ridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Delaware Ridge Elementary rank among schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Delaware Ridge Elementary ranks #6 of 14 schools in Kansas City, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kansas City on the city page.
Is Delaware Ridge Elementary a good school?
Delaware Ridge Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Bonner Springs?
Besides Delaware Ridge Elementary, Bonner Springs also operates Bonner Springs High (778 students), Robert E Clark Middle (599 students), and Bonner Springs Elementary (351 students). See the Bonner Springs district page for the complete list.
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