Enrollment
370
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lansing, KS
Lansing Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Lansing Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200834002107
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lansing Intermediate School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Kansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Lansing · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 33.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lansing Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 82% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lansing Intermediate School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lansing, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.5%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lansing Intermediate School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lansing Intermediate School
Lansing Intermediate School is a mid-sized elementary school in Lansing, Kansas, enrolling 370 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 370 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Among 297 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #258, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 370 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.2% 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 Elementary School (758 students) alongside Lansing Intermediate 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 Intermediate School compares
Lansing Intermediate 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 17% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.5% | ▼ 22% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 82% in Kansas - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.2%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 370 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.4 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 69.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
Two or More 9.5%
African American 4.3%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 69.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.4, Lansing Intermediate 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 Intermediate 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 Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lansing High 9-12 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lansing Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lansing Middle 6-8 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lansing Intermediate 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
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary 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 (~370 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lansing Intermediate School
How many students attend Lansing Intermediate School?
Lansing Intermediate School has 370 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lansing, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lansing Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lansing Intermediate School is 16.1:1, which is 17% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lansing Intermediate School?
33.5% of students at Lansing Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lansing Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Lansing Intermediate School is White at 69.5% of enrollment, in Lansing, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lansing Intermediate School?
Lansing Intermediate 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 Intermediate School rank among public schools in Lansing?
By Resource Investment Index, Lansing Intermediate 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 Intermediate School a good school?
Lansing Intermediate School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% 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 Intermediate School, Lansing also operates Lansing High 9-12 (860 students), Lansing Elementary School (758 students), and Lansing Middle 6-8 (580 students). See the Lansing district page for the complete list.
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