- Enrollment
- 1,200
- Students per teacher
- 32.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Elkhart Elem grew from 155 students in 2022-23 to 189 in 2023-24 (+21.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 14.3 → 13.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 200579000080 · Elkhart, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
171 enr · 12.2:1 · 51.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Kansas Connections Academy (1,200 students)
Elkhart Elem grew from 155 students in 2022-23 to 189 in 2023-24 (+21.9%). Teacher FTE lost 14.3 → 13.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Elkhart Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kansas Connect
Kansas Connections Academy
1,200 students
- This school 171
Elkhart Elem
171 students
- Elkhart High 108
Elkhart High
108 students
- Elkhart Middle 81
Elkhart Middle School
81 students
- Point Rock Alt 20
Point Rock Alternative
20 students
What this shows Elkhart Elem reports 171 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elkhart Elem compares
Elkhart Elem is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$7,706
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
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.
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
District finance for Elkhart reports $7,706 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~171 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 155 (2022-23) → 189 (2023-24), up 34.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.