- Enrollment
- 125
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Mclouth Elem held near 231 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 15.9 → 15.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 200936000672 · Mclouth, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
221 enr · 14.7:1 · 39.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Mclouth High (125 students)
Mclouth Elem held near 231 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 15.9 → 15.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Mclouth Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mclouth Elem
221 students
- Mclouth High
Mclouth High
125 students
- Mclouth Middle
Mclouth Middle
91 students
What this shows Mclouth Elem reports 221 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mclouth Elem compares
Mclouth Elem 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,298
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 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.
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
District finance for Mclouth reports $15,298 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 91
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~221 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 237 (2022-23) → 231 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.