Enrollment
221
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lacygne, KS
Lacygne Elem
Federal NCES profile for Lacygne Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200825000752
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lacygne Elem earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Lacygne · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 49.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lacygne Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lacygne Elem ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lacygne, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.0%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lacygne Elem compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lacygne Elem
Lacygne Elem is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Lacygne, Kansas, enrolling 221 students.
At 13:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kansas median, within a few percentage points of the 13.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 49.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 221 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 1,346 Kansas schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 246 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #19, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
14.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Prairie View also operates Prairie View High (258 students) and Parker Elem (229 students) alongside Lacygne Elem.
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 Lacygne Elem compares
Lacygne Elem on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.0% | ▲ 15% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 221 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
221
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in Kansas - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.0%
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
$17,353
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 84.2%
Two or More 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.1, Lacygne Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prairie View, which includes Lacygne Elem.
$17,353
Per student
+12%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.7%
State 56.1%
Federal 5.1%
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 Lacygne Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie View High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parker Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lacygne Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~221 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lacygne Elem
How many students attend Lacygne Elem?
Lacygne Elem has 221 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lacygne, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lacygne Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Lacygne Elem is 13:1, which is 6% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 17% 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 Lacygne Elem?
49.0% of students at Lacygne Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lacygne Elem?
The largest demographic group at Lacygne Elem is White at 84.2% of enrollment, in Lacygne, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lacygne Elem?
Lacygne Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lacygne Elem rank among public schools in Lacygne?
By Resource Investment Index, Lacygne Elem ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lacygne, 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 Lacygne on the city page.
Is Lacygne Elem a good school?
Lacygne Elem earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. 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 Prairie View?
Besides Lacygne Elem, Prairie View also operates Prairie View High (258 students), Parker Elem (229 students), and Prairie View Middle (195 students). See the Prairie View district page for the complete list.
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