Enrollment
310
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.3%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ewalt Elementary compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ewalt Elementary
Ewalt Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Augusta, Kansas, enrolling 310 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.2:1 is larger than about 88% of Kansas schools and 25% above the 13.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 39.3% lands close to the Kansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 310 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 1,346 Kansas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 321 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #316, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Two or More (12%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 620 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Augusta spends $11,077 per pupil, 28% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Augusta's public schools, it stands alongside Lincoln Elem (300 students): Ewalt Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.2:1 vs 13:1).
Augusta also operates Augusta Sr High (594 students) and Augusta Middle School (445 students) alongside Ewalt Elementary.
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 Ewalt Elementary compares
Ewalt 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,077
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Augusta, which includes Ewalt Elementary.
$11,077
Per student
-28%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.2%
State 73.8%
Federal 6.0%
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 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
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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.
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 (~310 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Ewalt Elementary a good school?
Ewalt Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% 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 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.
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