Enrollment
392
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 201137000509
Heusner Elem — Salina, KS
Federal NCES profile for Heusner Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 36
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Kansas avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.0%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Heusner Elem compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Heusner Elem reports 392 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 30.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% below the Kansas state mean of 14.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 13% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 50.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 17% above the Kansas average and 3% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 392 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 25.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Salina spends $19,945 per pupil district-wide, above the Kansas average of $17,342 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 33.2% from local sources (property taxes), 52.9% from the state, and 13.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Heusner Elem compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Kansas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▲ 17% | 42.7% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 392 | top 69% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 17% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
— 4% below state mean
Top 53% in Kansas — lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
25.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,945
per pupil, district-wide
— above Kansas avg of $17,342
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 392 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 392 Top 69% in Kansas — larger than 31% of 1,354 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 30.0
Students per teacher 13.8:1 -4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 50.0% +17% vs state
NCES ID 201137000509
Student demographics
White 60.7%
Hispanic or Latino 23.5%
Two or More 11.5%
African American 3.8%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 60.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 392:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 25.8%
In-school suspensions 11
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Salina, which includes Heusner Elem.
$19,945
Per student
+15%
vs Kansas
Avg $17,342
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 33.2%
State 52.9%
Federal 13.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,046
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Enrollment
- 934
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
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Coronado Elem
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Sunset Elem
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Schilling Elem
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Cottonwood Elementary School
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326 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Heusner Elem
How many students attend Heusner Elem?
Heusner Elem has 392 students enrolled. It is a other school in Salina, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heusner Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Heusner Elem is 13.8:1, which is 4% lower than the Kansas average of 14.4:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Heusner Elem?
50.0% of students at Heusner Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heusner Elem?
The largest demographic group at Heusner Elem is White at 60.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Salina, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heusner Elem?
Heusner Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.