Enrollment
182
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.9%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Moundridge Elem compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Moundridge Elem
Moundridge Elem is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Moundridge, Kansas, enrolling 182 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 182 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Among 212 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #166, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 607 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Moundridge spends $11,971 per pupil, 23% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Moundridge also operates Moundridge Middle (170 students) and Moundridge High (160 students) alongside Moundridge 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 Moundridge Elem compares
Moundridge 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,971
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Moundridge, which includes Moundridge Elem.
$11,971
Per student
-23%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.2%
State 54.5%
Federal 5.3%
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 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
- 170
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 160
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~182 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Moundridge on the city page.
Is Moundridge Elem a good school?
Moundridge Elem earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Kansas schools. 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 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.
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