- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pittsburg, KS
Geo E Nettels Elem
Federal NCES profile for Geo E Nettels Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 201071000201
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Geo E Nettels Elem earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Kansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Pittsburg · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 54.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Geo E Nettels Elem has class sizes larger than 72% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Geo E Nettels Elem ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Pittsburg, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Geo E Nettels Elem grew from 293 students in 2022-23 to 318 in 2023-24 (+8.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 201071000201 · Pittsburg, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
343 enr · 14.9:1 · 54.9% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Pittsburg High (1,033 students)
Geo E Nettels Elem grew from 293 students in 2022-23 to 318 in 2023-24 (+8.5%). Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Geo E Nettels Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pittsburg High
Pittsburg High
1,033 students
- Pittsburg Midd
Pittsburg Middle School
692 students
- Westside Elem
Westside Elem
498 students
- Lakeside Elem 406
Lakeside Elem
406 students
- Meadowlark Ele 403
Meadowlark Elementary
403 students
- This school 343
Geo E Nettels Elem
343 students
What this shows Geo E Nettels Elem reports 343 students on the CCD universe file.
How Geo E Nettels Elem compares
Geo E Nettels Elem is a growing 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.9% | ▲ 29% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 343 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
343
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Kansas - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,501
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 343 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
Two or More 10.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 6.7%
African American 4.7%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Largest group: White at 60.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, Geo E Nettels Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pittsburg reports $12,501 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Geo E Nettels Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburg High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pittsburg Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westside Elem | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeside Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadowlark Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Geo E Nettels Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Pittsburg
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~343 students)
Frequently asked questions about Geo E Nettels Elem
How many students attend Geo E Nettels Elem?
Geo E Nettels Elem has 343 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pittsburg, KS. CCD year-over-year: 293 (2022-23) → 318 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Geo E Nettels Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Geo E Nettels Elem is 14.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Geo E Nettels Elem?
54.9% of students at Geo E Nettels Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Geo E Nettels Elem?
The largest demographic group at Geo E Nettels Elem is White at 60.9% of enrollment, in Pittsburg, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Geo E Nettels Elem?
Geo E Nettels Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Geo E Nettels Elem rank among elementary schools in Pittsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Geo E Nettels Elem ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Pittsburg, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Pittsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Pittsburg?
Besides Geo E Nettels Elem, Pittsburg also operates Pittsburg High (1,033 students), Pittsburg Middle School (692 students), and Westside Elem (498 students). See the Pittsburg district page for the complete list.