Enrollment
208
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 200594000227
Logan Ave Elem — Emporia, KS
Federal NCES profile for Logan Ave Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 45/100.
👥 Class size 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Kansas avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.3%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Logan Ave Elem compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Logan Ave Elem reports 208 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 19.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 13% below the Kansas state mean of 14.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 21% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 60.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 41% above the Kansas average and 16% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 208 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 43.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Emporia spends $23,551 per pupil district-wide, above the Kansas average of $17,342 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 26.0% from local sources (property taxes), 64.8% from the state, and 9.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Logan Ave Elem compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Kansas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.3% | ▲ 41% | 42.7% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 208 | top 35% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
60.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 41% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
— 13% below state mean
Top 33% in Kansas — lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
43.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,551
per pupil, district-wide
— above Kansas avg of $17,342
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 208 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 208 Top 35% in Kansas — larger than 65% of 1,354 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 19.0
Students per teacher 12.5:1 -13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 60.3% +41% vs state
NCES ID 200594000227
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.7%
White 31.3%
Two or More 8.7%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 208:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 43.8%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Emporia, which includes Logan Ave Elem.
$23,551
Per student
+36%
vs Kansas
Avg $17,342
+21%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 26.0%
State 64.8%
Federal 9.2%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,494
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
Similar other schools in Emporia
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Village Elem
Standard public school
401 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Riverside Elementary
Standard public school
385 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Timmerman Elementary
Standard public school
370 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Walnut Elem
Standard public school
312 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
W a White Elem
Standard public school
248 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Logan Ave Elem
How many students attend Logan Ave Elem?
Logan Ave Elem has 208 students enrolled. It is a other school in Emporia, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Logan Ave Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Logan Ave Elem is 12.5:1, which is 13% lower than the Kansas average of 14.4:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Logan Ave Elem?
60.3% of students at Logan Ave Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Logan Ave Elem?
The largest demographic group at Logan Ave Elem is Hispanic or Latino at 56.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Emporia, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Logan Ave Elem?
Logan Ave Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.