Enrollment
171
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elkhart, KS
Elkhart Elem
Federal NCES profile for Elkhart Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200579000080
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elkhart Elem earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Elkhart · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 51.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Elkhart Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elkhart Elem ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Elkhart, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.6%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elkhart Elem compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elkhart Elem
Elkhart Elem is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Elkhart, Kansas, enrolling 171 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 51.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 171 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Among 180 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #145, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (54%) and White (43%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 518 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Elkhart spends $7,257 per pupil, 53% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Elkhart's public schools, it stands alongside Kansas Connections Academy (1,200 students): Elkhart Elem is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.2:1 vs 32.4:1).
Elkhart also operates Kansas Connections Academy (1,200 students) and Elkhart High (108 students) alongside Elkhart Elem.
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 Elkhart Elem compares
Elkhart Elem on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.6% | ▲ 21% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 171 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
171
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Kansas - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.5%
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
$7,257
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Hispanic or Latino 53.8%
White 42.7%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, Elkhart Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elkhart, which includes Elkhart Elem.
$7,257
Per student
-53%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-56%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 6.6%
State 89.1%
Federal 4.3%
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 Elkhart Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas Connections Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elkhart High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elkhart Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Point Rock Alternative | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Elkhart Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,200
- Students per teacher
- 32.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 108
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 81
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 20
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Elkhart
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~171 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Elkhart Elem
How many students attend Elkhart Elem?
Elkhart Elem has 171 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elkhart, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elkhart Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Elkhart Elem is 12.2:1, which is 12% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 22% 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 Elkhart Elem?
51.6% of students at Elkhart Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elkhart Elem?
The largest demographic group at Elkhart Elem is Hispanic or Latino at 53.8% of enrollment, in Elkhart, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elkhart Elem?
Elkhart Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Elkhart Elem rank among public schools in Elkhart?
By Resource Investment Index, Elkhart Elem ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Elkhart, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Elkhart on the city page.
Is Elkhart Elem a good school?
Elkhart Elem earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. 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 Elkhart?
Besides Elkhart Elem, Elkhart also operates Kansas Connections Academy (1,200 students), Elkhart High (108 students), and Elkhart Middle School (81 students). See the Elkhart district page for the complete list.
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