- Enrollment
- 146
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ellinwood, KS
Ellinwood Elem
Federal NCES profile for Ellinwood Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200582000731
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ellinwood Elem earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Kansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Ellinwood · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 40.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ellinwood Elem has class sizes smaller than 71% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ellinwood Elem ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ellinwood, KS.
School address
District: Ellinwood Public Schools · Kansas
NCES ID 200582000731 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Ellinwood Elem held near 229 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.2 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 200582000731 · Ellinwood, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
202 enr · 11.9:1 · 40.5% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Ellinwood High (146 students)
Ellinwood Elem held near 229 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.2 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Ellinwood Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ellinwood Elem
202 students
- Ellinwood High
Ellinwood High
146 students
- Ellinwood Mid 72
Ellinwood Middle School
72 students
What this shows Ellinwood Elem reports 202 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ellinwood Elem compares
Ellinwood Elem held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.5% | ▼ 5% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 202 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
202
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 29% in Kansas - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$14,397
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 202 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 80.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.3, Ellinwood Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ellinwood Public Schools reports $14,397 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ellinwood Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellinwood High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ellinwood Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ellinwood Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 72
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~202 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ellinwood Elem
How many students attend Ellinwood Elem?
Ellinwood Elem has 202 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ellinwood, KS. CCD year-over-year: 232 (2022-23) → 229 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ellinwood Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Ellinwood Elem is 11.9:1, which is 14% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 24% 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 Ellinwood Elem?
40.5% of students at Ellinwood Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ellinwood Elem?
The largest demographic group at Ellinwood Elem is White at 80.2% of enrollment, in Ellinwood, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ellinwood Elem?
Ellinwood Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Ellinwood Elem rank among public schools in Ellinwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Ellinwood Elem ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ellinwood, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Ellinwood Public Schools?
Besides Ellinwood Elem, Ellinwood Public Schools also operates Ellinwood High (146 students) and Ellinwood Middle School (72 students). See the Ellinwood Public Schools district page for the complete list.