- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mound Valley, KS
Mound Valley Elem
Federal NCES profile for Mound Valley Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200330001501
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mound Valley Elem earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 54.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 136
- students enrolled
Mound Valley Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Labette County · Kansas
NCES ID 200330001501 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Mound Valley Elem shrank from 160 students in 2022-23 to 139 in 2023-24 (-13.1%).
Teacher FTE held 10.5 → 10.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 200330001501 · Mound Valley, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
136 enr · 13.6:1 · 54.4% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Labette County High School (483 students)
Mound Valley Elem shrank from 160 students in 2022-23 to 139 in 2023-24 (-13.1%). Teacher FTE held 10.5 → 10.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Mound Valley Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Labette County
Labette County High School
483 students
- Meadowview Ele
Meadowview Elem
367 students
- Altamont Elem
Altamont Elem
208 students
- Edna Elem 179
Edna Elem
179 students
- This school 136
Mound Valley Elem
136 students
- Bartlett Elem 116
Bartlett Elem
116 students
What this shows Mound Valley Elem reports 136 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mound Valley Elem compares
Mound Valley 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.4% | ▲ 27% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 136 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
136
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Kansas - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.7%
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
$13,018
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.1%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Largest group: White at 83.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.1, Mound Valley Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Labette County reports $13,018 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mound Valley Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labette County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadowview Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Altamont Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edna Elem | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bartlett Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mound Valley Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 116
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~136 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mound Valley Elem
How many students attend Mound Valley Elem?
Mound Valley Elem has 136 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mound Valley, KS. CCD year-over-year: 160 (2022-23) → 139 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mound Valley Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Mound Valley Elem is 13.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 13% 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 Mound Valley Elem?
54.4% of students at Mound Valley Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mound Valley Elem?
The largest demographic group at Mound Valley Elem is White at 83.8% of enrollment, in Mound Valley, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mound Valley Elem?
Mound Valley 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).
What other schools are in Labette County?
Besides Mound Valley Elem, Labette County also operates Labette County High School (483 students), Meadowview Elem (367 students), and Altamont Elem (208 students). See the Labette County district page for the complete list.