- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Lacygne Elem grew from 206 students in 2022-23 to 229 in 2023-24 (+11.2%).
Teacher FTE added 17.7 → 18.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 200825000752 · Lacygne, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
221 enr · 13:1 · 49.0% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Prairie View High (258 students)
Lacygne Elem grew from 206 students in 2022-23 to 229 in 2023-24 (+11.2%). Teacher FTE added 17.7 → 18.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Lacygne Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Prairie View H
Prairie View High
258 students
- Parker Elem
Parker Elem
229 students
- This school
Lacygne Elem
221 students
- Prairie View M
Prairie View Middle
195 students
What this shows Lacygne Elem reports 221 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lacygne Elem compares
Lacygne 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$18,586
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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
District finance for Prairie View reports $18,586 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~221 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 206 (2022-23) → 229 (2023-24), up 23.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.