- Enrollment
- 1,713
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ft. Riley, KS
Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200789002061
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Kansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 20.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 615
- students enrolled
Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary has class sizes larger than 83% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Geary County Schools · Kansas
NCES ID 200789002061 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary held near 631 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 200789002061 · Ft. Riley, KS Other · MID · TRAD
615 enr · 16.2:1 · 20.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Junction City Sr High (1,713 students)
Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary held near 631 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Junction City
Junction City Sr High
1,713 students
- Junction City
Junction City Middle School
900 students
- Ware Elem 623
Ware Elem
623 students
- This school 615
Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary
615 students
- Fort Riley Mid 541
Fort Riley Middle School
541 students
- Morris Hill El 413
Morris Hill Elem
413 students
What this shows Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary reports 615 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary compares
Ltg Richard J. Seitz 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 17% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.5% | ▼ 52% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 615 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
615
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Kansas - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$14,825
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 615 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.5%
Hispanic or Latino 22.4%
African American 14.5%
Two or More 10.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 48.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Geary County Schools reports $14,825 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junction City Sr High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Junction City Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ware Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fort Riley Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Morris Hill Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 900
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~615 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary
How many students attend Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary?
Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary has 615 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ft. Riley, KS. CCD year-over-year: 659 (2022-23) → 631 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary is 16.2:1, which is 17% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary?
20.5% of students at Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary is White at 48.5% of enrollment, in Ft. Riley, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary?
Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Geary County Schools?
Besides Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary, Geary County Schools also operates Junction City Sr High (1,713 students), Junction City Middle School (900 students), and Ware Elem (623 students). See the Geary County Schools district page for the complete list.