- Enrollment
- 127
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cawker City, KS
Lakeside Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lakeside Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200447001801
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeside Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Kansas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 49.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 163
- students enrolled
Lakeside Elementary has class sizes larger than 70% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Lakeside Elementary shrank from 159 students in 2022-23 to 142 in 2023-24 (-10.7%).
Teacher FTE held 11.3 → 11.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 200447001801 · Cawker City, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
163 enr · 14.8:1 · 49.1% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside Junior/Senior High School (127 students)
Lakeside Elementary shrank from 159 students in 2022-23 to 142 in 2023-24 (-10.7%). Teacher FTE held 11.3 → 11.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Lakeside Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lakeside Elementary
163 students
- Lakeside Junio
Lakeside Junior/Senior High School
127 students
- Tipton Communi 46
Tipton Community School
46 students
What this shows Lakeside Elementary reports 163 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeside Elementary compares
Lakeside Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.1% | ▲ 15% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 163 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
163
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.1%
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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Kansas - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,503
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.1%
African American 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: White at 95.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.5, Lakeside Elementary is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waconda reports $15,503 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakeside Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Junior/Senior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tipton Community School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeside Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 46
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
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 (~163 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeside Elementary
How many students attend Lakeside Elementary?
Lakeside Elementary has 163 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cawker City, KS. CCD year-over-year: 159 (2022-23) → 142 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeside Elementary is 14.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakeside Elementary?
49.1% of students at Lakeside Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeside Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lakeside Elementary is White at 95.1% of enrollment, in Cawker City, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeside Elementary?
Lakeside Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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).
What other schools are in Waconda?
Besides Lakeside Elementary, Waconda also operates Lakeside Junior/Senior High School (127 students) and Tipton Community School (46 students). See the Waconda district page for the complete list.