Enrollment
297
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Leavenworth, KS
Henry Leavenworth
Federal NCES profile for Henry Leavenworth, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200843001968
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Henry Leavenworth earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Kansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Leavenworth · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 45.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Henry Leavenworth has class sizes smaller than 71% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Henry Leavenworth ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Leavenworth, KS.
School address
District: Leavenworth · Kansas
NCES ID 200843001968 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.2%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Henry Leavenworth compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Henry Leavenworth
Henry Leavenworth is a mid-sized elementary school in Leavenworth, Kansas, enrolling 297 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 45.2% lands close to the Kansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 297 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Among 303 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #236, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Two or More (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 297 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Leavenworth's elementary schools, it stands alongside Richard Warren Intermediate School (409 students): Henry Leavenworth is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.9:1 vs 16.4:1).
Leavenworth also operates Leavenworth Sr High (1,237 students) and Richard Warren Middle School (427 students) alongside Henry Leavenworth.
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 Henry Leavenworth compares
Henry Leavenworth on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.2% | ▲ 6% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 297 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
297
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 29% in Kansas - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.8%
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
$13,595
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 297 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 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 53.9%
Two or More 17.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
African American 12.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 53.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, Henry Leavenworth is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Leavenworth, which includes Henry Leavenworth.
$13,595
Per student
-12%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.9%
State 69.5%
Federal 11.6%
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 Henry Leavenworth Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leavenworth Sr High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richard Warren Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richard Warren Intermediate School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| David Brewer Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Earl Lawson Early Education Center | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Henry Leavenworth's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,237
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar elementary schools in Leavenworth
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Richard Warren Intermediate School
Standard public school
409 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
David Brewer Elementary
Standard public school
319 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Anthony Elementary
Standard public school
274 students 13:1 students per teacher
Leavenworth Virtual School
Standard public school
23 students 23:1 students per teacher
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 (~297 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Henry Leavenworth
How many students attend Henry Leavenworth?
Henry Leavenworth has 297 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Leavenworth, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry Leavenworth?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry Leavenworth is 11.9:1, which is 14% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 24% 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 Henry Leavenworth?
45.2% of students at Henry Leavenworth are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Henry Leavenworth?
The largest demographic group at Henry Leavenworth is White at 53.9% of enrollment, in Leavenworth, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henry Leavenworth?
Henry Leavenworth has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Henry Leavenworth rank among elementary schools in Leavenworth?
By Resource Investment Index, Henry Leavenworth ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Leavenworth, 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 Leavenworth on the city page.
Is Henry Leavenworth a good school?
Henry Leavenworth earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Kansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Leavenworth?
Besides Henry Leavenworth, Leavenworth also operates Leavenworth Sr High (1,237 students), Richard Warren Middle School (427 students), and Richard Warren Intermediate School (409 students). See the Leavenworth district page for the complete list.
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