- Enrollment
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Arkansas City, KS
I X L Elem
Federal NCES profile for I X L Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200345001243
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
I X L Elem earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Arkansas City · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 74.6%
- free-lunch eligible
I X L Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, I X L Elem ranks #3 of 6 schools in Arkansas City, KS.
School address
District: Arkansas City · Kansas
NCES ID 200345001243 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
I X L Elem held near 198 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 15.1 → 15.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 200345001243 · Arkansas City, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
200 enr · 13.3:1 · 74.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Arkansas City High (885 students)
I X L Elem held near 198 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 15.1 → 15.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
I X L Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arkansas City
Arkansas City High
885 students
- Arkansas City
Arkansas City Middle Sch
628 students
- Adams Elem 306
Adams Elem
306 students
- Frances Willar 281
Frances Willard Elem
281 students
- Jefferson Elem 261
Jefferson Elem
261 students
- This school 200
I X L Elem
200 students
What this shows I X L Elem reports 200 students on the CCD universe file.
How I X L Elem compares
I X L Elem held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.6% | ▲ 75% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 200 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
200
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 50% in Kansas - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.0%
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
$13,624
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.0%
Hispanic or Latino 29.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.0%
Two or More 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.0%
African American 2.5%
Largest group: White at 55.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, I X L Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Arkansas City reports $13,624 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How I X L Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas City High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arkansas City Middle Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Adams Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frances Willard Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to I X L Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Arkansas City
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Adams Elem
Standard public school
306 students 18:1 students per teacher
Frances Willard Elem
Standard public school
281 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elem
Standard public school
261 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elem
Standard public school
219 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
C 4 Elem
Standard public school
122 students 17.4:1 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 (~200 students)
Frequently asked questions about I X L Elem
How many students attend I X L Elem?
I X L Elem has 200 students enrolled. It is a public school in Arkansas City, KS. CCD year-over-year: 197 (2022-23) → 198 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at I X L Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at I X L Elem is 13.3:1, which is 4% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 15% 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 I X L Elem?
74.6% of students at I X L Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of I X L Elem?
The largest demographic group at I X L Elem is White at 55.0% of enrollment, in Arkansas City, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for I X L Elem?
I X L Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does I X L Elem rank among schools in Arkansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, I X L Elem ranks #3 of 6 schools in Arkansas City, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Arkansas City on the city page.
What other schools are in Arkansas City?
Besides I X L Elem, Arkansas City also operates Arkansas City High (885 students), Arkansas City Middle Sch (628 students), and Adams Elem (306 students). See the Arkansas City district page for the complete list.