Enrollment
343
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.9%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Geo E Nettels Elem compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Geo E Nettels Elem
Geo E Nettels Elem is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Pittsburg, Kansas, enrolling 343 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 54.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 343 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 223 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #66.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 343 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
16.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Pittsburg's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lakeside Elem (406 students): Geo E Nettels Elem is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.9:1 vs 14:1).
Pittsburg also operates Pittsburg High (1,033 students) and Pittsburg Middle School (692 students) alongside Geo E Nettels Elem.
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 Geo E Nettels Elem compares
Geo E Nettels Elem on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,469
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pittsburg, which includes Geo E Nettels Elem.
$12,469
Per student
-19%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.0%
State 76.3%
Federal 8.7%
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 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
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~343 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Geo E Nettels Elem a good school?
Geo E Nettels Elem earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Kansas schools. 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 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.
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