- Enrollment
- 171
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 17/100.
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 17/100 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
- 17
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Kansas Connections Academy held near 1,212 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-39 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-39 students YoY 200579001973 · Elkhart, KS Other · MID · TRAD
1,200 enr · 32.4:1 · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Elkhart Elem (171 students)
Kansas Connections Academy held near 1,212 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-39 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Kansas Connections Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Kansas Connections Academy
1,200 students
- Elkhart Elem 171
Elkhart Elem
171 students
- Elkhart High 108
Elkhart High
108 students
- Elkhart Middle 81
Elkhart Middle School
81 students
- Point Rock Alt 20
Point Rock Alternative
20 students
What this shows Kansas Connections Academy reports 1,200 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kansas Connections Academy compares
Kansas Connections Academy 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 | 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 methodology
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
$7,706
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
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.
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
District finance for Elkhart reports $7,706 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~1,200 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~32.4:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,251 (2022-23) → 1,212 (2023-24), nearly flat (-39).
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 17/100 (lower 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 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.
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.