Enrollment
237
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Salina, KS
Ell-Saline Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ell-Saline Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200580000528
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ell-Saline Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Kansas schools.
- #5 of 10
- schools in Salina · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 35.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ell-Saline Elementary has class sizes larger than 80% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ell-Saline Elementary ranks #5 of 10 schools in Salina, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.6%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ell-Saline Elementary compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ell-Saline Elementary
Ell-Saline Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Salina, Kansas, enrolling 237 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 237 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Among 281 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #200, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 237 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
16.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Salina's public schools, it stands alongside Meadowlark Ridge Elem (431 students): Ell-Saline Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.8:1 vs 14.4:1).
Its district, Ell-Saline, also runs Ell-Saline Middle/High School (204 students).
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 Ell-Saline Elementary compares
Ell-Saline Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.6% | ▼ 17% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 237 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
237
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Kansas - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,250
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 237 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 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 89.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.2, Ell-Saline Elementary is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ell-Saline, which includes Ell-Saline Elementary.
$15,250
Per student
-2%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.5%
State 75.8%
Federal 6.6%
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 Ell-Saline Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ell-Saline Middle/High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ell-Saline Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 204
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Salina
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Meadowlark Ridge Elem
Standard public school
431 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Stewart Elem
Standard public school
406 students 14:1 students per teacher
Heusner Elem
Standard public school
392 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Coronado Elem
Standard public school
389 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Sunset Elem
Standard public school
380 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Schilling Elem
Standard public school
376 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~237 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ell-Saline Elementary
How many students attend Ell-Saline Elementary?
Ell-Saline Elementary has 237 students enrolled. It is a public school in Salina, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ell-Saline Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ell-Saline Elementary is 15.8:1, which is 14% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ell-Saline Elementary?
35.6% of students at Ell-Saline Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ell-Saline Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ell-Saline Elementary is White at 89.5% of enrollment, in Salina, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ell-Saline Elementary?
Ell-Saline Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Ell-Saline Elementary rank among schools in Salina?
By Resource Investment Index, Ell-Saline Elementary ranks #5 of 10 schools in Salina, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Salina on the city page.
Is Ell-Saline Elementary a good school?
Ell-Saline Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% 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 Ell-Saline?
Besides Ell-Saline Elementary, Ell-Saline also operates Ell-Saline Middle/High School (204 students). See the Ell-Saline district page for the complete list.
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