Enrollment
290
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.5%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lakin Elem compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lakin Elem
Lakin Elem is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Lakin, Kansas, enrolling 290 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.3:1 is larger than about 95% of Kansas schools and 40% above the 13.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 46.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 290 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 301 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #144.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (50%) and White (50%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 290 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
17.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Lakin also operates Lakin High (212 students) and Lakin Middle (182 students) alongside Lakin 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 Lakin Elem compares
Lakin 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,376
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lakin, which includes Lakin Elem.
$14,376
Per student
-7%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.5%
State 71.3%
Federal 8.1%
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 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
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 182
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~290 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Lakin on the city page.
Is Lakin Elem a good school?
Lakin Elem earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Kansas schools. 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 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.
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