- Enrollment
- 1,713
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Riley, KS
Fort Riley Elem
Federal NCES profile for Fort Riley Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200789001257
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fort Riley Elem earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Kansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Fort Riley · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 15.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Fort Riley Elem has class sizes smaller than 70% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Riley Elem ranks #1 of 3 schools in Fort Riley, KS.
School address
District: Geary County Schools · Kansas
NCES ID 200789001257 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Fort Riley Elem shrank from 404 students in 2022-23 to 370 in 2023-24 (-8.4%).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 30.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 200789001257 · Fort Riley, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
361 enr · 12:1 · 15.8% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Junction City Sr High (1,713 students)
Fort Riley Elem shrank from 404 students in 2022-23 to 370 in 2023-24 (-8.4%). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 30.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Fort Riley Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Junction City
Junction City Sr High
1,713 students
- Junction City
Junction City Middle School
900 students
- Ware Elem 623
Ware Elem
623 students
- Ltg Richard J. 615
Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary
615 students
- Fort Riley Mid 541
Fort Riley Middle School
541 students
- This school 361
Fort Riley Elem
361 students
What this shows Fort Riley Elem reports 361 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fort Riley Elem compares
Fort Riley Elem is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 13% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.8% | ▼ 63% | 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
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% 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
15.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 30% in Kansas - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,825
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.0%
Hispanic or Latino 21.3%
African American 14.4%
Two or More 7.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.0%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 51.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Fort Riley Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Geary County Schools reports $14,825 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fort Riley Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junction City Sr High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Junction City Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ware Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Riley Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fort Riley Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 900
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Fort Riley
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 (~361 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fort Riley Elem
How many students attend Fort Riley Elem?
Fort Riley Elem has 361 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Riley, KS. CCD year-over-year: 404 (2022-23) → 370 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Riley Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Riley Elem is 12:1, which is 13% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 24% 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 Riley Elem?
15.8% of students at Fort Riley Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fort Riley Elem?
The largest demographic group at Fort Riley Elem is White at 51.0% of enrollment, in Fort Riley, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fort Riley Elem?
Fort Riley Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Riley Elem rank among schools in Fort Riley?
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Riley Elem ranks #1 of 3 schools in Fort Riley, 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 Geary County Schools?
Besides Fort Riley Elem, Geary County Schools also operates Junction City Sr High (1,713 students), Junction City Middle School (900 students), and Ware Elem (623 students). See the Geary County Schools district page for the complete list.