- Enrollment
- 170
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Moundridge, KS
Moundridge Elem
Federal NCES profile for Moundridge Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200978001011
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moundridge Elem earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Kansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Moundridge · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 30.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Moundridge Elem has class sizes larger than 75% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Moundridge Elem ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Moundridge, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Moundridge Elem held near 192 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 12.4 → 12.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 200978001011 · Moundridge, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
182 enr · 15.2:1 · 30.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Moundridge Middle (170 students)
Moundridge Elem held near 192 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 12.4 → 12.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Moundridge Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Moundridge Elem
182 students
- Moundridge Mid
Moundridge Middle
170 students
- Moundridge Hig
Moundridge High
160 students
What this shows Moundridge Elem reports 182 students on the CCD universe file.
How Moundridge Elem compares
Moundridge 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.9% | ▼ 28% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 182 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
182
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Kansas - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.6%
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
$11,868
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
Counselors0.3 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 88.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 88.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.1, Moundridge Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Moundridge reports $11,868 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Moundridge Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moundridge Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moundridge High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Moundridge Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 160
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~182 students)
Frequently asked questions about Moundridge Elem
How many students attend Moundridge Elem?
Moundridge Elem has 182 students enrolled. It is a public school in Moundridge, KS. CCD year-over-year: 188 (2022-23) → 192 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moundridge Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Moundridge Elem is 15.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Moundridge Elem?
30.9% of students at Moundridge Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moundridge Elem?
The largest demographic group at Moundridge Elem is White at 88.5% of enrollment, in Moundridge, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moundridge Elem?
Moundridge Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Moundridge Elem rank among public schools in Moundridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Moundridge Elem ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Moundridge, 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 Moundridge?
Besides Moundridge Elem, Moundridge also operates Moundridge Middle (170 students) and Moundridge High (160 students). See the Moundridge district page for the complete list.