Enrollment
223
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.8%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nlc Elementary School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nlc Elementary School
Nlc Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Americus, Kansas, enrolling 223 students.
At 13.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kansas median, within a few percentage points of the 13.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 223 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 266 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #45.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 223 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
17.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding North Lyon County spends $19,139 per pupil, 24% above the Kansas average, a better-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Its district, North Lyon County, also runs Northern Heights (102 students).
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 Nlc Elementary School compares
Nlc Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,139
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Lyon County, which includes Nlc Elementary School.
$19,139
Per student
+24%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.2%
State 56.9%
Federal 4.9%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 102
- Students per teacher
- 7.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~223 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Nlc Elementary School a good school?
Nlc Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. 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 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.
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