- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lakin, KS
Lakin Elem
Federal NCES profile for Lakin Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200828000072
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakin Elem earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Kansas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Lakin · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 46.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakin Elem has class sizes larger than 95% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakin Elem ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lakin, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Lakin Elem held near 249 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 13.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 200828000072 · Lakin, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
290 enr · 19.3:1 · 46.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakin High (212 students)
Lakin Elem held near 249 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 13.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Lakin Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lakin Elem
290 students
- Lakin High
Lakin High
212 students
- Lakin Middle
Lakin Middle
182 students
What this shows Lakin Elem reports 290 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakin Elem compares
Lakin Elem 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 40% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.5% | ▲ 9% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 290 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
290
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 95% in Kansas - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,639
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 290 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
Hispanic or Latino 50.0%
White 49.7%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, Lakin Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lakin reports $13,639 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakin Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakin High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakin Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakin Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 182
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~290 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakin Elem
How many students attend Lakin Elem?
Lakin Elem has 290 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lakin, KS. CCD year-over-year: 256 (2022-23) → 249 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakin Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakin Elem is 19.3:1, which is 40% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakin Elem?
46.5% of students at Lakin Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakin Elem?
The largest demographic group at Lakin Elem is Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment, in Lakin, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakin Elem?
Lakin Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Lakin Elem rank among public schools in Lakin?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakin Elem ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lakin, 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 Lakin?
Besides Lakin Elem, Lakin also operates Lakin High (212 students) and Lakin Middle (182 students). See the Lakin district page for the complete list.