- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Inman, KS
Inman Elem
Federal NCES profile for Inman Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200771001127
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Inman Elem earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 30.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 260
- students enrolled
Inman Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Inman Elem grew from 236 students in 2022-23 to 265 in 2023-24 (+12.3%).
Teacher FTE added 19.2 → 20.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 200771001127 · Inman, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
260 enr · 13.7:1 · 30.5% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Inman Jr/Sr High School (188 students)
Inman Elem grew from 236 students in 2022-23 to 265 in 2023-24 (+12.3%). Teacher FTE added 19.2 → 20.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
How Inman Elem compares
Inman Elem is a growing 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.5% | ▼ 29% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 260 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
260
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 56% in Kansas - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,749
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 85.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.6, Inman Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Inman reports $14,749 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Inman Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inman Jr/Sr High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Inman Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Inman
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~260 students)
Frequently asked questions about Inman Elem
How many students attend Inman Elem?
Inman Elem has 260 students enrolled. It is a public school in Inman, KS. CCD year-over-year: 236 (2022-23) → 265 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Inman Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Inman Elem is 13.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 13% 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 Inman Elem?
30.5% of students at Inman Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Inman Elem?
The largest demographic group at Inman Elem is White at 85.8% of enrollment, in Inman, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Inman Elem?
Inman Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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).
What other schools are in Inman?
Besides Inman Elem, Inman also operates Inman Jr/Sr High School (188 students). See the Inman district page for the complete list.