Enrollment
431
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.1%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fort Larned Elementary School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fort Larned Elementary School
Fort Larned Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Larned, Kansas, enrolling 431 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 54.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 431 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 1,346 Kansas schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 202 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 42/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Ft Larned also operates Larned Sr High (234 students) and Larned Middle School (177 students) alongside Fort Larned Elementary School.
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 Fort Larned Elementary School compares
Fort Larned Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,561
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ft Larned, which includes Fort Larned Elementary School.
$17,561
Per student
+13%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.9%
State 59.2%
Federal 7.9%
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 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
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 177
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~431 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.3:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Larned on the city page.
Is Fort Larned Elementary School a good school?
Fort Larned Elementary School earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. 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 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.
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