- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Delaware Ridge Elementary held near 378 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.3 → 28.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 200405001827 · Kansas City, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
378 enr · 13:1 · 48.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Bonner Springs High (778 students)
Delaware Ridge Elementary held near 378 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.3 → 28.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Delaware Ridge Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bonner Springs
Bonner Springs High
778 students
- Robert E Clark
Robert E Clark Middle
599 students
- This school
Delaware Ridge Elementary
378 students
- Bonner Springs
Bonner Springs Elementary
351 students
- Edwardsville E
Edwardsville Elem
331 students
What this shows Delaware Ridge Elementary reports 378 students on the CCD universe file.
How Delaware Ridge Elementary compares
Delaware Ridge 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,837
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 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.
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
District finance for Bonner Springs reports $13,837 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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Sumner Academy of Arts & Science
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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
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Oak Grove Elem
Standard public school
532 students 14:1 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 (~378 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 384 (2022-23) → 378 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.