- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lecompton, KS
Lecompton Elem
Federal NCES profile for Lecompton Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201062000675
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lecompton Elem earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Kansas schools.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 35.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 298
- students enrolled
Lecompton Elem has class sizes larger than 72% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Perry Public Schools · Kansas
NCES ID 201062000675 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Lecompton Elem held near 289 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 201062000675 · Lecompton, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
298 enr · 14.9:1 · 35.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Perry Lecompton High (268 students)
Lecompton Elem held near 289 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Lecompton Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lecompton Elem
298 students
- Perry Lecompto
Perry Lecompton High
268 students
- Perry-Lecompto
Perry-Lecompton Middle
234 students
What this shows Lecompton Elem reports 298 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lecompton Elem compares
Lecompton 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.6% | ▼ 17% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 298 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
298
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Kansas - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.5%
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
$13,955
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 298 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.6, Lecompton Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Perry Public Schools reports $13,955 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lecompton Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Lecompton High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Perry-Lecompton Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lecompton Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~298 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lecompton Elem
How many students attend Lecompton Elem?
Lecompton Elem has 298 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lecompton, KS. CCD year-over-year: 289 (2022-23) → 289 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lecompton Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Lecompton Elem is 14.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lecompton Elem?
35.6% of students at Lecompton Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lecompton Elem?
The largest demographic group at Lecompton Elem is White at 85.2% of enrollment, in Lecompton, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lecompton Elem?
Lecompton Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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).
What other schools are in Perry Public Schools?
Besides Lecompton Elem, Perry Public Schools also operates Perry Lecompton High (268 students) and Perry-Lecompton Middle (234 students). See the Perry Public Schools district page for the complete list.