- Enrollment
- 2,178
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dodge City, KS
Linn Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Linn Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200558000887
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Linn Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Kansas schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Dodge City · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.8:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 71.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Linn Elementary has class sizes larger than 99% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Linn Elementary ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Dodge City, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Linn Elementary held near 349 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 200558000887 · Dodge City, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
361 enr · 25.8:1 · 71.4% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Dodge City High School (2,178 students)
Linn Elementary held near 349 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Linn Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dodge City Hig
Dodge City High School
2,178 students
- Dodge City Mid 808
Dodge City Middle School
808 students
- Comanche Middl 783
Comanche Middle School
783 students
- Miller Elem 780
Miller Elem
780 students
- Ross Elementar 502
Ross Elementary School
502 students
- This school 361
Linn Elementary
361 students
What this shows Linn Elementary reports 361 students on the CCD universe file.
How Linn Elementary compares
Linn Elementary 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 | 25.8:1 | ▲ 87% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.4% | ▲ 67% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.8:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.8:1
students per teacher
- 87% above state mean
Top 99% in Kansas - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
27.4%
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
$14,558
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.9%
White 13.0%
African American 5.3%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.7, Linn Elementary is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Dodge City reports $14,558 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Linn Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dodge City Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Comanche Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Miller Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ross Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Linn Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 783
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 780
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Dodge City
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Ross Elementary School
Standard public school
502 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Central Elem
Standard public school
381 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Northwest Elem
Standard public school
380 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Soule Elementary School
Standard public school
375 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Beeson Elementary
Standard public school
355 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~361 students)
Frequently asked questions about Linn Elementary
How many students attend Linn Elementary?
Linn Elementary has 361 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dodge City, KS. CCD year-over-year: 367 (2022-23) → 349 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linn Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Linn Elementary is 25.8:1, which is 87% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Linn Elementary?
71.4% of students at Linn Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Linn Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Linn Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 78.9% of enrollment, in Dodge City, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Linn Elementary?
Linn Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 Linn Elementary rank among elementary schools in Dodge City?
By Resource Investment Index, Linn Elementary ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Dodge City, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Dodge City on the city page.
What other schools are in Dodge City?
Besides Linn Elementary, Dodge City also operates Dodge City High School (2,178 students), Dodge City Middle School (808 students), and Comanche Middle School (783 students). See the Dodge City district page for the complete list.