- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Neodesha, KS
Heller Elem
Federal NCES profile for Heller Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200990001195
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heller Elem earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Neodesha · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 59.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Heller Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heller Elem ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Neodesha, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Heller Elem held near 249 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.3 → 19.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 200990001195 · Neodesha, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
223 enr · 12.4:1 · 59.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Neodesha High (360 students)
Heller Elem held near 249 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.3 → 19.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Heller Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Neodesha High
Neodesha High
360 students
- This school
Heller Elem
223 students
- North Lawn Ele
North Lawn Elem
164 students
What this shows Heller Elem reports 223 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heller Elem compares
Heller Elem held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.5% | ▲ 39% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 223 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
223
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Kansas - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,429
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: White at 83.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.2, Heller Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Neodesha reports $15,429 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Heller Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neodesha High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Lawn Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heller Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 164
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Neodesha
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 (~223 students)
Frequently asked questions about Heller Elem
How many students attend Heller Elem?
Heller Elem has 223 students enrolled. It is a public school in Neodesha, KS. CCD year-over-year: 257 (2022-23) → 249 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heller Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Heller Elem is 12.4:1, which is 10% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 21% 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 Heller Elem?
59.5% of students at Heller Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heller Elem?
The largest demographic group at Heller Elem is White at 83.0% of enrollment, in Neodesha, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heller Elem?
Heller Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Heller Elem rank among public schools in Neodesha?
By Resource Investment Index, Heller Elem ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Neodesha, 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 Neodesha?
Besides Heller Elem, Neodesha also operates Neodesha High (360 students) and North Lawn Elem (164 students). See the Neodesha district page for the complete list.