Enrollment
758
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lansing, KS
Lansing Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lansing Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200834001920
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lansing Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Kansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Lansing · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 32.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lansing Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lansing Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lansing, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.4%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lansing Elementary School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lansing Elementary School
Lansing Elementary School is a large combined-grade school in Lansing, Kansas, enrolling 758 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.8:1 is larger than about 86% of Kansas schools and 22% above the 13.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kansas, bigger than 93% of state schools at 758 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Among 102 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #83, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 379 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lansing spends $12,155 per pupil, 22% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Lansing also operates Lansing High 9-12 (860 students) and Lansing Middle 6-8 (580 students) alongside Lansing Elementary School.
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 Lansing Elementary School compares
Lansing Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 22% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.4% | ▼ 24% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 758 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
758
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in Kansas - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,155
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 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 67.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 11.3%
African American 7.0%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 67.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, Lansing Elementary School is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lansing, which includes Lansing Elementary School.
$12,155
Per student
-22%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.8%
State 73.2%
Federal 8.0%
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 Lansing Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lansing High 9-12 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lansing Middle 6-8 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lansing Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lansing Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~758 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lansing Elementary School
How many students attend Lansing Elementary School?
Lansing Elementary School has 758 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lansing, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lansing Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lansing Elementary School is 16.8:1, which is 22% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lansing Elementary School?
32.4% of students at Lansing Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lansing Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lansing Elementary School is White at 67.0% of enrollment, in Lansing, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lansing Elementary School?
Lansing Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Lansing Elementary School rank among public schools in Lansing?
By Resource Investment Index, Lansing Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lansing, 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 Lansing on the city page.
Is Lansing Elementary School a good school?
Lansing Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% 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 Lansing?
Besides Lansing Elementary School, Lansing also operates Lansing High 9-12 (860 students), Lansing Middle 6-8 (580 students), and Lansing Intermediate School (370 students). See the Lansing district page for the complete list.
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