Enrollment
221
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mclouth, KS
Mclouth Elem
Federal NCES profile for Mclouth Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200936000672
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mclouth Elem earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Mclouth · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 39.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mclouth Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mclouth Elem ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mclouth, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.2%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mclouth Elem compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mclouth Elem
Mclouth Elem is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Mclouth, Kansas, enrolling 221 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 39.2% lands close to the Kansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 221 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 281 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #154.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 221 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Mclouth also operates Mclouth High (125 students) and Mclouth Middle (91 students) alongside Mclouth 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 Mclouth Elem compares
Mclouth 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.2% | ▼ 8% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 221 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
221
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Kansas - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.5%
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
$15,115
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 221 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 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 85.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 85.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.8, Mclouth Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mclouth, which includes Mclouth Elem.
$15,115
Per student
-2%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.9%
State 75.8%
Federal 6.3%
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 Mclouth Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mclouth High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mclouth Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mclouth Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 125
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 91
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~221 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mclouth Elem
How many students attend Mclouth Elem?
Mclouth Elem has 221 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mclouth, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mclouth Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Mclouth Elem is 14.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mclouth Elem?
39.2% of students at Mclouth Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mclouth Elem?
The largest demographic group at Mclouth Elem is White at 85.1% of enrollment, in Mclouth, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mclouth Elem?
Mclouth Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mclouth Elem rank among public schools in Mclouth?
By Resource Investment Index, Mclouth Elem ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mclouth, 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 Mclouth on the city page.
Is Mclouth Elem a good school?
Mclouth Elem earns 49/100 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 Mclouth?
Besides Mclouth Elem, Mclouth also operates Mclouth High (125 students) and Mclouth Middle (91 students). See the Mclouth district page for the complete list.
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