Enrollment
1,200
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 200579001973
Kansas Connections Academy — Elkhart, KS
Federal NCES profile for Kansas Connections Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 18/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
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)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
33.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Kansas avg
+135% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kansas Connections Academy compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Kansas Connections Academy reports 1,200 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 37.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 33.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 135% above the Kansas state mean of 14.4:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 113% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 600 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 42.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Elkhart spends $7,512 per pupil district-wide, below the Kansas average of $17,342 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 6.6% from local sources (property taxes), 89.1% from the state, and 4.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Kansas Connections Academy 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 | 33.8:1 | ▲ 135% | 14.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,200 | top 97% | — | — |
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.
Staffing depth
33.8:1
students per teacher
— 135% above state mean
Top 99% in Kansas — lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
42.3%
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
$7,512
per pupil, district-wide
— below Kansas avg of $17,342
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 600 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 1,200 Top 97% in Kansas — larger than 3% of 1,354 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 37.0
Students per teacher 33.8:1 +135% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 200579001973
Student demographics
White 67.0%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 5.8%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 600:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 42.3%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elkhart, which includes Kansas Connections Academy.
$7,512
Per student
-57%
vs Kansas
Avg $17,342
-61%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 6.6%
State 89.1%
Federal 4.3%
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
- 171
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Enrollment
- 108
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 81
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Enrollment
- 20
- Students per teacher
- —
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Kansas Connections Academy
How many students attend Kansas Connections Academy?
Kansas Connections Academy has 1,200 students enrolled. It is a other school in Elkhart, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kansas Connections Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Kansas Connections Academy is 33.8:1, which is 135% higher than the Kansas average of 14.4:1 and 113% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kansas Connections Academy?
The largest demographic group at Kansas Connections Academy is White at 67.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Elkhart, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kansas Connections Academy?
Kansas Connections Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.