- Enrollment
- 36
- Students per teacher
- 7.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Glasco, KS
Glasco Elem
Federal NCES profile for Glasco Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200651000647
👥 S:T ratio 84
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 92
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glasco Elem earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Kansas.
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 55.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 24
- students enrolled
Glasco Elem has class sizes smaller than 99% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 200651000647 · Glasco, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
24 enr · 4:1 · 55.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Miltonvale Elem (36 students)
Glasco Elem CCD stamps from the federal school universe. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Glasco Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Miltonvale Ele
Miltonvale Elem
36 students
- Miltonvale Hig
Miltonvale High
34 students
- This school
Glasco Elem
24 students
- Glasco High
Glasco High
22 students
What this shows Glasco Elem reports 24 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glasco Elem compares
Glasco 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 | 4:1 | ▼ 71% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.0% | ▲ 29% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 24 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
24
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.0%
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
4:1
students per teacher
- 71% below state mean
Top 1% in Kansas - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
66.7%
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
$21,331
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 79.2%
Two or More 12.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Largest group: White at 79.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.0, Glasco Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Southern Cloud, which includes Glasco Elem.
$21,331
Per student
+35%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,788
+21%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 27.0%
State 66.3%
Federal 6.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Glasco Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miltonvale Elem | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miltonvale High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glasco High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glasco Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 34
- Students per teacher
- 4.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- 7.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~24 students)
Frequently asked questions about Glasco Elem
How many students attend Glasco Elem?
Glasco Elem has 24 students enrolled. It is a public school in Glasco, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glasco Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Glasco Elem is 4:1, which is 71% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 75% 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 Glasco Elem?
55.0% of students at Glasco Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glasco Elem?
The largest demographic group at Glasco Elem is White at 79.2% of enrollment, in Glasco, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glasco Elem?
Glasco Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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).
What other schools are in Southern Cloud?
Besides Glasco Elem, Southern Cloud also operates Miltonvale Elem (36 students), Miltonvale High (34 students), and Glasco High (22 students). See the Southern Cloud district page for the complete list.
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