Enrollment
1,200
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elkhart, KS
Kansas Connections Academy
Federal NCES profile for Kansas Connections Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200579001973
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kansas Connections Academy earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Elkhart · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 32.4:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 1,200
- students enrolled
Kansas Connections Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kansas Connections Academy ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Elkhart, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
32.4:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+135% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kansas Connections Academy compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kansas Connections Academy
Kansas Connections Academy is a large combined-grade school in Elkhart, Kansas, enrolling 1,200 students.
Class loads run heavy: 32.4:1 is larger than about 99% of Kansas schools and 135% above the 13.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kansas, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,200 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,346 Kansas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 600 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Elkhart spends $7,257 per pupil, 53% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Elkhart's public schools, it stands alongside Elkhart Elem (171 students): Kansas Connections Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (32.4:1 vs 12.2:1).
Elkhart also operates Elkhart Elem (171 students) and Elkhart High (108 students) alongside Kansas Connections Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Kansas Connections Academy compares
Kansas Connections Academy on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 32.4:1 | ▲ 135% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,200 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32.4:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,200
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
32.4:1
students per teacher
- 135% above state mean
Top 99% in Kansas - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
42.3%
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
$7,257
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Student-body diversity index 50.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.9, Kansas Connections Academy is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elkhart, which includes Kansas Connections Academy.
$7,257
Per student
-53%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-56%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Kansas Connections Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhart Elem | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elkhart High | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elkhart Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Point Rock Alternative | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Kansas Connections Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 171
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 108
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 81
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 20
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Elkhart
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,200 students)
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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 public school in Elkhart, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kansas Connections Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Kansas Connections Academy is 32.4:1, which is 135% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 106% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kansas Connections Academy?
The largest demographic group at Kansas Connections Academy is White at 67.0% of enrollment, in Elkhart, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kansas Connections Academy?
Kansas Connections Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kansas Connections Academy rank among public schools in Elkhart?
By Resource Investment Index, Kansas Connections Academy ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Elkhart, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Elkhart on the city page.
Is Kansas Connections Academy a good school?
Kansas Connections Academy earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Elkhart?
Besides Kansas Connections Academy, Elkhart also operates Elkhart Elem (171 students), Elkhart High (108 students), and Elkhart Middle School (81 students). See the Elkhart district page for the complete list.
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