Enrollment
134
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Moran, KS
Marmaton Valley Elem
Federal NCES profile for Marmaton Valley Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200966000237
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marmaton Valley Elem earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Moran · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 51.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Marmaton Valley Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marmaton Valley Elem ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Moran, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.1%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marmaton Valley Elem compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marmaton Valley Elem
Marmaton Valley Elem is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Moran, Kansas, enrolling 134 students.
At 13.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kansas median, within a few percentage points of the 13.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 51.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 134 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Among 139 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #14, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
14.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Moran's public schools, it stands alongside Marmaton Valley High (135 students): Marmaton Valley Elem is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.4:1 vs 9.6:1).
Marmaton Valley also operates Marmaton Valley High (135 students) and Marmaton Valley Virtual School (7 students) alongside Marmaton Valley Elem.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Marmaton Valley Elem compares
Marmaton Valley Elem on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.1% | ▲ 20% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 134 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
134
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Kansas - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.2%
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
$17,537
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 87.3%
Two or More 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Largest group: White at 87.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.8, Marmaton Valley Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marmaton Valley, which includes Marmaton Valley Elem.
$17,537
Per student
+13%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.7%
State 61.2%
Federal 8.1%
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.
How Marmaton Valley Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marmaton Valley High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marmaton Valley Virtual School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Marmaton Valley Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 135
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 7
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Moran
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~134 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Marmaton Valley Elem
How many students attend Marmaton Valley Elem?
Marmaton Valley Elem has 134 students enrolled. It is a public school in Moran, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marmaton Valley Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Marmaton Valley Elem is 13.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 15% 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 Marmaton Valley Elem?
51.1% of students at Marmaton Valley Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marmaton Valley Elem?
The largest demographic group at Marmaton Valley Elem is White at 87.3% of enrollment, in Moran, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marmaton Valley Elem?
Marmaton Valley Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marmaton Valley Elem rank among public schools in Moran?
By Resource Investment Index, Marmaton Valley Elem ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Moran, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Moran on the city page.
Is Marmaton Valley Elem a good school?
Marmaton Valley Elem earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Marmaton Valley?
Besides Marmaton Valley Elem, Marmaton Valley also operates Marmaton Valley High (135 students) and Marmaton Valley Virtual School (7 students). See the Marmaton Valley district page for the complete list.
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