- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fredonia, KS
Fredonia Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Fredonia Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200627002089
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 82
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fredonia Early Learning Center earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Kansas schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Fredonia · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 56.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Fredonia Early Learning Center has class sizes larger than 94% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fredonia Early Learning Center ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Fredonia, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Fredonia Early Learning Center shrank from 78 students in 2022-23 to 65 in 2023-24 (-16.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 5.3 → 4.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 200627002089 · Fredonia, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
92 enr · 18.4:1 · 56.4% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Fredonia Jr./Sr. High School (314 students)
Fredonia Early Learning Center shrank from 78 students in 2022-23 to 65 in 2023-24 (-16.7%). Teacher FTE lost 5.3 → 4.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Fredonia Early Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fredonia Jr./S
Fredonia Jr./Sr. High School
314 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary
242 students
- This school 92
Fredonia Early Learning Center
92 students
- Fredonia Virtu 1
Fredonia Virtual Academy
1 students
What this shows Fredonia Early Learning Center reports 92 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fredonia Early Learning Center compares
Fredonia Early Learning Center 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 33% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.4% | ▲ 32% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 92 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
92
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 94% in Kansas - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,748
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 92 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 84.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 84.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.0, Fredonia Early Learning Center is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Fredonia reports $14,748 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fredonia Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fredonia Jr./Sr. High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fredonia Virtual Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Fredonia Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Fredonia
1 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 (~92 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fredonia Early Learning Center
How many students attend Fredonia Early Learning Center?
Fredonia Early Learning Center has 92 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fredonia, KS. CCD year-over-year: 78 (2022-23) → 65 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fredonia Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Fredonia Early Learning Center is 18.4:1, which is 33% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fredonia Early Learning Center?
56.4% of students at Fredonia Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fredonia Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Fredonia Early Learning Center is White at 84.8% of enrollment, in Fredonia, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fredonia Early Learning Center?
Fredonia Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fredonia Early Learning Center rank among public schools in Fredonia?
By Resource Investment Index, Fredonia Early Learning Center ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Fredonia, 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 Fredonia?
Besides Fredonia Early Learning Center, Fredonia also operates Fredonia Jr./Sr. High School (314 students), Lincoln Elementary (242 students), and Fredonia Virtual Academy (1 students). See the Fredonia district page for the complete list.