Enrollment
263
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Douglass, KS
Leonard C Seal Elem
Federal NCES profile for Leonard C Seal Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200561000894
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 82
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leonard C Seal Elem earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Douglass · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 36.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Leonard C Seal Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leonard C Seal Elem ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Douglass, KS.
School address
District: Douglass Public Schools · Kansas
NCES ID 200561000894 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.9%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Leonard C Seal Elem compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Leonard C Seal Elem
Leonard C Seal Elem is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Douglass, Kansas, enrolling 263 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 36.9% lands close to the Kansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 263 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 1,346 Kansas schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 302 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #19, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 88 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Douglass Public Schools also operates Douglass High (206 students) and Marvin Sisk Middle School (118 students) alongside Leonard C Seal 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 Leonard C Seal Elem compares
Leonard C Seal 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.9% | ▼ 14% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 263 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
263
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 38% in Kansas - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.2%
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
$13,521
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 88 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 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
White 84.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Two or More 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.8, Leonard C Seal Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Douglass Public Schools, which includes Leonard C Seal Elem.
$13,521
Per student
-13%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.3%
State 75.3%
Federal 5.4%
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 Leonard C Seal Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglass High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marvin Sisk Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leonard C Seal Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 118
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- 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 (~263 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Leonard C Seal Elem
How many students attend Leonard C Seal Elem?
Leonard C Seal Elem has 263 students enrolled. It is a public school in Douglass, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leonard C Seal Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Leonard C Seal Elem is 12.5:1, which is 9% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Leonard C Seal Elem?
36.9% of students at Leonard C Seal Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leonard C Seal Elem?
The largest demographic group at Leonard C Seal Elem is White at 84.4% of enrollment, in Douglass, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leonard C Seal Elem?
Leonard C Seal Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher 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 Leonard C Seal Elem rank among public schools in Douglass?
By Resource Investment Index, Leonard C Seal Elem ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Douglass, 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 Douglass on the city page.
Is Leonard C Seal Elem a good school?
Leonard C Seal Elem earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. 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 Douglass Public Schools?
Besides Leonard C Seal Elem, Douglass Public Schools also operates Douglass High (206 students) and Marvin Sisk Middle School (118 students). See the Douglass Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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