Enrollment
81
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elkhart, KS
Elkhart Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Elkhart Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200579000079
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elkhart Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Kansas schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Elkhart · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 45.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Elkhart Middle School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elkhart Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Elkhart, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.8%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elkhart Middle School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elkhart Middle School
Elkhart Middle School is a small elementary school in Elkhart, Kansas, enrolling 81 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9:1, Elkhart Middle School is leaner than roughly 92% of Kansas schools and 35% under the state's 13.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 45.8% lands close to the Kansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 81 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 85 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #27.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (43%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 203 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Elkhart spends $7,257 per pupil, 53% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Elkhart also operates Kansas Connections Academy (1,200 students) and Elkhart Elem (171 students) alongside Elkhart Middle School.
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 Middle School compares
Elkhart Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9:1 | ▼ 35% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.8% | ▲ 7% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 81 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
81
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
9:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 8% in Kansas - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.6%
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
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 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 49.4%
Hispanic or Latino 43.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 49.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, Elkhart Middle School 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 Middle School.
$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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas Connections Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elkhart Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elkhart High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Point Rock Alternative | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Elkhart Middle School'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
- 171
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 108
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 20
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary 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 (~81 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Elkhart Middle School
How many students attend Elkhart Middle School?
Elkhart Middle School has 81 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elkhart, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elkhart Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elkhart Middle School is 9:1, which is 35% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 43% 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 Middle School?
45.8% of students at Elkhart Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elkhart Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Elkhart Middle School is White at 49.4% of enrollment, in Elkhart, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elkhart Middle School?
Elkhart Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Elkhart?
By Resource Investment Index, Elkhart Middle School ranks #1 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 Middle School a good school?
Elkhart Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of 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 Elkhart?
Besides Elkhart Middle School, Elkhart also operates Kansas Connections Academy (1,200 students), Elkhart Elem (171 students), and Elkhart High (108 students). See the Elkhart district page for the complete list.
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