- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bonner Springs, KS
Linwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Linwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200378001187
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Linwood Elementary School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Bonner Springs · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 13.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Linwood Elementary School has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Linwood Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Bonner Springs, KS.
School address
District: Basehor-Linwood · Kansas
NCES ID 200378001187 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Linwood Elementary School held near 252 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.1 → 19.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 200378001187 · Bonner Springs, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
248 enr · 13.1:1 · 13.0% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Basehor-Linwood High School (882 students)
Linwood Elementary School held near 252 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.1 → 19.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Linwood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Basehor-Linwoo
Basehor-Linwood High School
882 students
- Basehor-Linwoo
Basehor-Linwood Middle School
679 students
- Basehor Elemen
Basehor Elementary School
508 students
- Glenwood Ridge 320
Glenwood Ridge Elementary School
320 students
- Gray Hawk Elem 285
Gray Hawk Elementary School
285 students
- This school 248
Linwood Elementary School
248 students
What this shows Linwood Elementary School reports 248 students on the CCD universe file.
How Linwood Elementary School compares
Linwood Elementary School 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.0% | ▼ 70% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 248 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
248
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Kansas - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,845
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 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 80.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 80.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.9, Linwood Elementary School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Basehor-Linwood reports $13,845 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Linwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basehor-Linwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Basehor-Linwood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Basehor Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glenwood Ridge Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gray Hawk Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Linwood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar other schools in Bonner Springs
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~248 students)
Frequently asked questions about Linwood Elementary School
How many students attend Linwood Elementary School?
Linwood Elementary School has 248 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bonner Springs, KS. CCD year-over-year: 247 (2022-23) → 252 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Linwood Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 5% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 17% 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 Linwood Elementary School?
13.0% of students at Linwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Linwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Linwood Elementary School is White at 80.2% of enrollment, in Bonner Springs, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Linwood Elementary School?
Linwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Linwood Elementary School rank among public schools in Bonner Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Linwood Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Bonner Springs, 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 Basehor-Linwood?
Besides Linwood Elementary School, Basehor-Linwood also operates Basehor-Linwood High School (882 students), Basehor-Linwood Middle School (679 students), and Basehor Elementary School (508 students). See the Basehor-Linwood district page for the complete list.