- Enrollment
- 1,046
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Salina, KS
Heusner Elem
Federal NCES profile for Heusner Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201137000509
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heusner Elem earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #9 of 10
- schools in Salina · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Heusner Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heusner Elem ranks #9 of 10 schools in Salina, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Heusner Elem shrank from 414 students in 2022-23 to 382 in 2023-24 (-7.7%).
Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 31.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 201137000509 · Salina, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
392 enr · 13.1:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Salina High South (1,046 students)
Heusner Elem shrank from 414 students in 2022-23 to 382 in 2023-24 (-7.7%). Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 31.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Heusner Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Salina High So
Salina High South
1,046 students
- Salina High Ce
Salina High Central
934 students
- Salina South M
Salina South Middle
782 students
- Lakewood Middl
Lakewood Middle School
647 students
- Meadowlark Rid
Meadowlark Ridge Elem
431 students
- This school 392
Heusner Elem
392 students
What this shows Heusner Elem reports 392 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heusner Elem compares
Heusner 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▲ 17% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 392 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
392
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Kansas - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.8%
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
$18,954
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, Heusner Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Salina reports $18,954 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Heusner Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salina High South | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Salina High Central | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Salina South Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakewood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadowlark Ridge Elem | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heusner Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 934
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Salina
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Meadowlark Ridge Elem
Standard public school
431 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Stewart Elem
Standard public school
406 students 14:1 students per teacher
Coronado Elem
Standard public school
389 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Sunset Elem
Standard public school
380 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Schilling Elem
Standard public school
376 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
Cottonwood Elementary School
Standard public school
326 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~392 students)
Frequently asked questions about Heusner Elem
How many students attend Heusner Elem?
Heusner Elem has 392 students enrolled. It is a public school in Salina, KS. CCD year-over-year: 414 (2022-23) → 382 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heusner Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Heusner Elem is 13.1:1, which is 5% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 17% 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 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% of enrollment, in Salina, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heusner Elem?
Heusner Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Heusner Elem rank among schools in Salina?
By Resource Investment Index, Heusner Elem ranks #9 of 10 schools in Salina, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Salina on the city page.
What other schools are in Salina?
Besides Heusner Elem, Salina also operates Salina High South (1,046 students), Salina High Central (934 students), and Salina South Middle (782 students). See the Salina district page for the complete list.