- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Augusta, KS
Ewalt Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ewalt Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200363000741
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ewalt Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Kansas schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Augusta · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 39.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ewalt Elementary has class sizes larger than 88% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ewalt Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Augusta, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Ewalt Elementary held near 322 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.4 → 17.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 200363000741 · Augusta, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
310 enr · 17.2:1 · 39.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Augusta Sr High (594 students)
Ewalt Elementary held near 322 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.4 → 17.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Ewalt Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Augusta Sr Hig
Augusta Sr High
594 students
- Augusta Middle
Augusta Middle School
445 students
- This school
Ewalt Elementary
310 students
- Lincoln Elem
Lincoln Elem
300 students
- Garfield Elem
Garfield Elem
256 students
What this shows Ewalt Elementary reports 310 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ewalt Elementary compares
Ewalt Elementary 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 25% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.3% | ▼ 8% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 310 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
310
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 88% in Kansas - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,006
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.1%
Two or More 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.7, Ewalt Elementary is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Augusta reports $11,006 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ewalt Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta Sr High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Augusta Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garfield Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ewalt Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Augusta
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~310 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ewalt Elementary
How many students attend Ewalt Elementary?
Ewalt Elementary has 310 students enrolled. It is a public school in Augusta, KS. CCD year-over-year: 331 (2022-23) → 322 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ewalt Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ewalt Elementary is 17.2:1, which is 25% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ewalt Elementary?
39.3% of students at Ewalt Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ewalt Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ewalt Elementary is White at 78.1% of enrollment, in Augusta, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ewalt Elementary?
Ewalt Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Ewalt Elementary rank among schools in Augusta?
By Resource Investment Index, Ewalt Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Augusta, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Augusta on the city page.
What other schools are in Augusta?
Besides Ewalt Elementary, Augusta also operates Augusta Sr High (594 students), Augusta Middle School (445 students), and Lincoln Elem (300 students). See the Augusta district page for the complete list.