- Enrollment
- 59
- Students per teacher
- 6.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Montezuma, KS
Montezuma Elem
Federal NCES profile for Montezuma Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200963000782
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montezuma Elem earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Kansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Montezuma · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 12.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Montezuma Elem has class sizes smaller than 71% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montezuma Elem ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Montezuma, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Montezuma Elem shrank from 94 students in 2022-23 to 86 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE added 7.6 → 8.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-8 students YoY 200963000782 · Montezuma, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
83 enr · 11.9:1 · 12.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: South Gray High (59 students)
Montezuma Elem shrank from 94 students in 2022-23 to 86 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE added 7.6 → 8.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Montezuma Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Montezuma Elem
83 students
- South Gray Hig
South Gray High
59 students
- South Gray Com 22
South Gray Community Learning Center
22 students
What this shows Montezuma Elem reports 83 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montezuma Elem compares
Montezuma Elem is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.8% | ▼ 70% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 83 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
83
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 29% in Kansas - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.5%
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
$17,150
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.1%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 80.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.6, Montezuma Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montezuma reports $17,150 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Montezuma Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Gray High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Gray Community Learning Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montezuma Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~83 students)
Frequently asked questions about Montezuma Elem
How many students attend Montezuma Elem?
Montezuma Elem has 83 students enrolled. It is a public school in Montezuma, KS. CCD year-over-year: 94 (2022-23) → 86 (2023-24), down 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montezuma Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Montezuma Elem is 11.9:1, which is 14% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 24% 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 Montezuma Elem?
12.8% of students at Montezuma Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montezuma Elem?
The largest demographic group at Montezuma Elem is White at 80.7% of enrollment, in Montezuma, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montezuma Elem?
Montezuma Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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).
How does Montezuma Elem rank among public schools in Montezuma?
By Resource Investment Index, Montezuma Elem ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Montezuma, 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 Montezuma?
Besides Montezuma Elem, Montezuma also operates South Gray High (59 students) and South Gray Community Learning Center (22 students). See the Montezuma district page for the complete list.