Enrollment
223
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.5%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Heller Elem compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Heller Elem
Heller Elem is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Neodesha, Kansas, enrolling 223 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 59.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 223 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 156 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #80.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
16.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Neodesha's public schools, it stands alongside Neodesha High (360 students): Heller Elem is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.4:1 vs 12:1).
Neodesha also operates Neodesha High (360 students) and North Lawn Elem (164 students) alongside Heller 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 Heller Elem compares
Heller 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,995
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Neodesha, which includes Heller Elem.
$13,995
Per student
-10%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.8%
State 75.0%
Federal 9.2%
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 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
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~223 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.4:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Neodesha on the city page.
Is Heller Elem a good school?
Heller Elem earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. 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 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.
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