- Enrollment
- 141
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Herington, KS
Herington Elem
Federal NCES profile for Herington Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200711001307
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Herington Elem earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Kansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Herington · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 62.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Herington Elem has class sizes smaller than 74% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Herington Elem ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Herington, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Herington Elem shrank from 187 students in 2022-23 to 171 in 2023-24 (-8.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.1 → 15.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 200711001307 · Herington, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
186 enr · 11.6:1 · 62.0% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Herington High (141 students)
Herington Elem shrank from 187 students in 2022-23 to 171 in 2023-24 (-8.6%). Teacher FTE lost 16.1 → 15.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Herington Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Herington Elem
186 students
- Herington High
Herington High
141 students
- Herington Midd
Herington Middle Sch
87 students
What this shows Herington Elem reports 186 students on the CCD universe file.
How Herington Elem compares
Herington Elem is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 16% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.0% | ▲ 45% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 186 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
186
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 26% in Kansas - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,113
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 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 73.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%
Two or More 11.3%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 73.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.0, Herington Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Herington reports $16,113 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Herington Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herington High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Herington Middle Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Herington Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 87
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~186 students)
Frequently asked questions about Herington Elem
How many students attend Herington Elem?
Herington Elem has 186 students enrolled. It is a public school in Herington, KS. CCD year-over-year: 187 (2022-23) → 171 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herington Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Herington Elem is 11.6:1, which is 16% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 26% 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 Herington Elem?
62.0% of students at Herington Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Herington Elem?
The largest demographic group at Herington Elem is White at 73.1% of enrollment, in Herington, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Herington Elem?
Herington Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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).
How does Herington Elem rank among public schools in Herington?
By Resource Investment Index, Herington Elem ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Herington, 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 Herington?
Besides Herington Elem, Herington also operates Herington High (141 students) and Herington Middle Sch (87 students). See the Herington district page for the complete list.