- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Larned, KS
Fort Larned Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fort Larned Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200837002100
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fort Larned Elementary School earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Larned · Resource Index
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 54.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Fort Larned Elementary School has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Larned Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Larned, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Fort Larned Elementary School held near 441 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 35.2 → 35.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 200837002100 · Larned, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
431 enr · 12.3:1 · 54.1% lunch · RII 69
Nearest enrollment peer: Larned Sr High (234 students)
Fort Larned Elementary School held near 441 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 35.2 → 35.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Fort Larned Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Fort Larned Elementary School
431 students
- Larned Sr High
Larned Sr High
234 students
- Larned Middle
Larned Middle School
177 students
What this shows Fort Larned Elementary School reports 431 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fort Larned Elementary School compares
Fort Larned Elementary School 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 11% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.1% | ▲ 27% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 431 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
431
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Kansas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,481
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 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 74.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.8, Fort Larned Elementary School is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ft Larned reports $19,481 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fort Larned Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larned Sr High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Larned Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fort Larned Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 177
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~431 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fort Larned Elementary School
How many students attend Fort Larned Elementary School?
Fort Larned Elementary School has 431 students enrolled. It is a public school in Larned, KS. CCD year-over-year: 431 (2022-23) → 441 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Larned Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Larned Elementary School is 12.3:1, which is 11% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 22% 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 Fort Larned Elementary School?
54.1% of students at Fort Larned Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fort Larned Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fort Larned Elementary School is White at 74.0% of enrollment, in Larned, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fort Larned Elementary School?
Fort Larned Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fort Larned Elementary School rank among public schools in Larned?
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Larned Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Larned, 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 Ft Larned?
Besides Fort Larned Elementary School, Ft Larned also operates Larned Sr High (234 students) and Larned Middle School (177 students). See the Ft Larned district page for the complete list.