- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fort Scott, KS
Eugene Ware Elem
Federal NCES profile for Eugene Ware Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200618000146
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eugene Ware Elem earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Kansas schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Fort Scott · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 56.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Eugene Ware Elem has class sizes smaller than 77% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eugene Ware Elem ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Fort Scott, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Eugene Ware Elem held near 362 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 200618000146 · Fort Scott, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
361 enr · 11.3:1 · 56.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Scott Sr High (578 students)
Eugene Ware Elem held near 362 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Eugene Ware Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fort Scott Sr
Fort Scott Sr High
578 students
- Fort Scott Mid
Fort Scott Middle School
372 students
- This school
Eugene Ware Elem
361 students
- Winfield Scott
Winfield Scott Elem
311 students
What this shows Eugene Ware Elem reports 361 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eugene Ware Elem compares
Eugene Ware 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 18% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.8% | ▲ 33% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 23% in Kansas - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.5%
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
$14,109
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 4.7%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.6, Eugene Ware Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fort Scott reports $14,109 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eugene Ware Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Scott Sr High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Scott Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winfield Scott Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eugene Ware Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~361 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eugene Ware Elem
How many students attend Eugene Ware Elem?
Eugene Ware Elem has 361 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fort Scott, KS. CCD year-over-year: 359 (2022-23) → 362 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eugene Ware Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Eugene Ware Elem is 11.3:1, which is 18% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 28% 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 Eugene Ware Elem?
56.8% of students at Eugene Ware Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eugene Ware Elem?
The largest demographic group at Eugene Ware Elem is White at 82.8% of enrollment, in Fort Scott, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eugene Ware Elem?
Eugene Ware Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Eugene Ware Elem rank among public schools in Fort Scott?
By Resource Investment Index, Eugene Ware Elem ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Fort Scott, 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 Fort Scott?
Besides Eugene Ware Elem, Fort Scott also operates Fort Scott Sr High (578 students), Fort Scott Middle School (372 students), and Winfield Scott Elem (311 students). See the Fort Scott district page for the complete list.