- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Leonard C Seal Elem shrank from 295 students in 2022-23 to 277 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE held 21.1 → 21.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 200561000894 · Douglass, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
263 enr · 12.5:1 · 36.9% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Douglass High (206 students)
Leonard C Seal Elem shrank from 295 students in 2022-23 to 277 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE held 21.1 → 21.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Leonard C Seal Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Leonard C Seal Elem
263 students
- Douglass High
Douglass High
206 students
- Marvin Sisk Mi
Marvin Sisk Middle School
118 students
What this shows Leonard C Seal Elem reports 263 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leonard C Seal Elem compares
Leonard C Seal Elem is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,074
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
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.
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
District finance for Douglass Public Schools reports $14,074 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 118
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~263 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 295 (2022-23) → 277 (2023-24), down 18.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.