- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Linn, KS
Linn Elem
Federal NCES profile for Linn Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200001200096
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Linn Elem earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 31.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 161
- students enrolled
Linn Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Linn Elem grew from 156 students in 2022-23 to 176 in 2023-24 (+12.8%).
Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 12.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 200001200096 · Linn, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
161 enr · 14.6:1 · 31.4% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Hanover Elem (231 students)
Linn Elem grew from 156 students in 2022-23 to 176 in 2023-24 (+12.8%). Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 12.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Linn Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hanover Elem
Hanover Elem
231 students
- This school
Linn Elem
161 students
- Linn High 66
Linn High
66 students
- Hanover High 60
Hanover High
60 students
What this shows Linn Elem reports 161 students on the CCD universe file.
How Linn Elem compares
Linn Elem is a growing 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.4% | ▼ 26% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 161 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
161
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Kansas - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,953
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 82.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.9, Linn Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Barnes reports $11,953 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Linn Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanover Elem | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Linn High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hanover High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Linn Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 66
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 60
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
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 (~161 students)
Frequently asked questions about Linn Elem
How many students attend Linn Elem?
Linn Elem has 161 students enrolled. It is a public school in Linn, KS. CCD year-over-year: 156 (2022-23) → 176 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linn Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Linn Elem is 14.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Linn Elem?
31.4% of students at Linn Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Linn Elem?
The largest demographic group at Linn Elem is White at 82.0% of enrollment, in Linn, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Linn Elem?
Linn Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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).
What other schools are in Barnes?
Besides Linn Elem, Barnes also operates Hanover Elem (231 students), Linn High (66 students), and Hanover High (60 students). See the Barnes district page for the complete list.