- Enrollment
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Arkansas City, KS
Frances Willard Elem
Federal NCES profile for Frances Willard Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200345001233
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frances Willard Elem earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Kansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Arkansas City · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 80.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Frances Willard Elem has class sizes larger than 91% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frances Willard Elem ranks #6 of 6 schools in Arkansas City, KS.
School address
District: Arkansas City · Kansas
NCES ID 200345001233 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Frances Willard Elem held near 275 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 200345001233 · Arkansas City, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
281 enr · 17.6:1 · 80.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Arkansas City High (885 students)
Frances Willard Elem held near 275 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Frances Willard Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arkansas City
Arkansas City High
885 students
- Arkansas City
Arkansas City Middle Sch
628 students
- Adams Elem 306
Adams Elem
306 students
- This school 281
Frances Willard Elem
281 students
- Jefferson Elem 261
Jefferson Elem
261 students
- Roosevelt Elem 219
Roosevelt Elem
219 students
What this shows Frances Willard Elem reports 281 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frances Willard Elem compares
Frances Willard Elem 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 28% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.4% | ▲ 88% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 281 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
281
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 91% in Kansas - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,624
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.5%
Hispanic or Latino 40.6%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
Largest group: White at 44.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.1, Frances Willard Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Arkansas City reports $13,624 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frances Willard Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas City High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arkansas City Middle Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adams Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elem | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frances Willard Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Arkansas City
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Adams Elem
Standard public school
306 students 18:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elem
Standard public school
261 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elem
Standard public school
219 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
I X L Elem
Standard public school
200 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
C 4 Elem
Standard public school
122 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~281 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frances Willard Elem
How many students attend Frances Willard Elem?
Frances Willard Elem has 281 students enrolled. It is a public school in Arkansas City, KS. CCD year-over-year: 276 (2022-23) → 275 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frances Willard Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Frances Willard Elem is 17.6:1, which is 28% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Frances Willard Elem?
80.4% of students at Frances Willard Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frances Willard Elem?
The largest demographic group at Frances Willard Elem is White at 44.5% of enrollment, in Arkansas City, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frances Willard Elem?
Frances Willard Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Frances Willard Elem rank among schools in Arkansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Frances Willard Elem ranks #6 of 6 schools in Arkansas City, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Arkansas City on the city page.
What other schools are in Arkansas City?
Besides Frances Willard Elem, Arkansas City also operates Arkansas City High (885 students), Arkansas City Middle Sch (628 students), and Adams Elem (306 students). See the Arkansas City district page for the complete list.