- Enrollment
- 102
- Students per teacher
- 7.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Americus, KS
Nlc Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Nlc Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200321000210
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nlc Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 33.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 223
- students enrolled
Nlc Elementary School has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: North Lyon County · Kansas
NCES ID 200321000210 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Nlc Elementary School held near 225 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.7 → 19.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 200321000210 · Americus, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
223 enr · 13.1:1 · 33.8% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Northern Heights (102 students)
Nlc Elementary School held near 225 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.7 → 19.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
How Nlc Elementary School compares
Nlc Elementary School 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.8% | ▼ 21% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 223 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
223
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Kansas - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,294
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 223 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 90.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.4, Nlc Elementary School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Lyon County reports $18,294 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nlc Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Heights | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nlc Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~223 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nlc Elementary School
How many students attend Nlc Elementary School?
Nlc Elementary School has 223 students enrolled. It is a public school in Americus, KS. CCD year-over-year: 216 (2022-23) → 225 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nlc Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nlc Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 5% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 17% 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 Nlc Elementary School?
33.8% of students at Nlc Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nlc Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Nlc Elementary School is White at 90.6% of enrollment, in Americus, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nlc Elementary School?
Nlc Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 North Lyon County?
Besides Nlc Elementary School, North Lyon County also operates Northern Heights (102 students). See the North Lyon County district page for the complete list.