- Enrollment
- 1,794
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Edgerton, KS
Edgerton Elem
Federal NCES profile for Edgerton Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200642000123
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edgerton Elem earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Kansas schools.
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.4:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 30.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 133
- students enrolled
Edgerton Elem has class sizes smaller than 96% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Gardner Edgerton · Kansas
NCES ID 200642000123 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Edgerton Elem shrank from 174 students in 2022-23 to 145 in 2023-24 (-16.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 15.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 200642000123 · Edgerton, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
133 enr · 7.4:1 · 30.5% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Gardner Edgerton High (1,794 students)
Edgerton Elem shrank from 174 students in 2022-23 to 145 in 2023-24 (-16.7%). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 15.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Edgerton Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gardner Edgert
Gardner Edgerton High
1,794 students
- Trail Ridge Mi 679
Trail Ridge Middle School
679 students
- Pioneer Ridge 548
Pioneer Ridge Middle School
548 students
- Madison Elemen 521
Madison Elementary
521 students
- Wheatridge Mid 517
Wheatridge Middle School
517 students
- This school 133
Edgerton Elem
133 students
What this shows Edgerton Elem reports 133 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edgerton Elem compares
Edgerton Elem is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.4:1 | ▼ 46% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.5% | ▼ 29% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 133 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.4:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
133
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
7.4:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 4% in Kansas - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$12,882
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 133 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 3.0%
Largest group: White at 72.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.2, Edgerton Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Gardner Edgerton reports $12,882 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edgerton Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardner Edgerton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Trail Ridge Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Ridge Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wheatridge Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edgerton Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~133 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edgerton Elem
How many students attend Edgerton Elem?
Edgerton Elem has 133 students enrolled. It is a public school in Edgerton, KS. CCD year-over-year: 174 (2022-23) → 145 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edgerton Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Edgerton Elem is 7.4:1, which is 46% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 53% 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 Edgerton Elem?
30.5% of students at Edgerton Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edgerton Elem?
The largest demographic group at Edgerton Elem is White at 72.2% of enrollment, in Edgerton, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edgerton Elem?
Edgerton Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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).
What other schools are in Gardner Edgerton?
Besides Edgerton Elem, Gardner Edgerton also operates Gardner Edgerton High (1,794 students), Trail Ridge Middle School (679 students), and Pioneer Ridge Middle School (548 students). See the Gardner Edgerton district page for the complete list.