- Enrollment
- 55
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Selden, KS
Golden Plains Elem
Federal NCES profile for Golden Plains Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201104000576
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 90
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Golden Plains Elem earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Kansas schools.
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.9:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 46.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 71
- students enrolled
Golden Plains Elem has class sizes smaller than 95% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 201104000576 · Selden, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
71 enr · 7.9:1 · 46.1% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Golden Plains High (55 students)
Golden Plains 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 →
Golden Plains Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Golden Plains Elem
71 students
- Golden Plains
Golden Plains High
55 students
- Golden Plains
Golden Plains Middle
32 students
What this shows Golden Plains Elem reports 71 students on the CCD universe file.
How Golden Plains Elem compares
Golden Plains 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 | 7.9:1 | ▼ 43% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.1% | ▲ 8% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 71 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.9:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
71
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
7.9:1
students per teacher
- 43% below state mean
Top 5% in Kansas - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.2%
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
$21,755
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
Counselors1.4 FTE
Per 51 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.5%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: White at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.0, Golden Plains Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Golden Plains, which includes Golden Plains Elem.
$21,755
Per student
+38%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,788
+23%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 24.9%
State 68.5%
Federal 6.6%
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 Golden Plains Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Plains High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Golden Plains Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Golden Plains Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 32
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~71 students)
Frequently asked questions about Golden Plains Elem
How many students attend Golden Plains Elem?
Golden Plains Elem has 71 students enrolled. It is a public school in Selden, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Golden Plains Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Golden Plains Elem is 7.9:1, which is 43% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 50% 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 Golden Plains Elem?
46.1% of students at Golden Plains Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Golden Plains Elem?
The largest demographic group at Golden Plains Elem is White at 76.1% of enrollment, in Selden, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Golden Plains Elem?
Golden Plains Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Golden Plains?
Besides Golden Plains Elem, Golden Plains also operates Golden Plains High (55 students) and Golden Plains Middle (32 students). See the Golden Plains district page for the complete list.
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