- Enrollment
- 1,200
- Students per teacher
- 32.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Elkhart Middle School shrank from 120 students in 2022-23 to 87 in 2023-24 (-27.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 9.7 → 8.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 200579000079 · Elkhart, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
81 enr · 9:1 · 45.8% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Kansas Connections Academy (1,200 students)
Elkhart Middle School shrank from 120 students in 2022-23 to 87 in 2023-24 (-27.5%). Teacher FTE lost 9.7 → 8.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Elkhart Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kansas Connect
Kansas Connections Academy
1,200 students
- Elkhart Elem 171
Elkhart Elem
171 students
- Elkhart High 108
Elkhart High
108 students
- This school 81
Elkhart Middle School
81 students
- Point Rock Alt 20
Point Rock Alternative
20 students
What this shows Elkhart Middle School reports 81 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elkhart Middle School compares
Elkhart Middle School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$7,706
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
Counselors0.4 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.
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
District finance for Elkhart reports $7,706 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~81 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 120 (2022-23) → 87 (2023-24), down 33.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.