- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Goodland, KS
North Elementary
Federal NCES profile for North Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200658002078
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Kansas schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Goodland · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 42.5%
- free-lunch eligible
North Elementary has class sizes larger than 72% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Goodland, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
North Elementary held near 264 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.1 → 15.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 200658002078 · Goodland, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
254 enr · 14.9:1 · 42.5% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Goodland Jr-Sr. High School (388 students)
North Elementary held near 264 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.1 → 15.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
North Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Goodland Jr-Sr
Goodland Jr-Sr. High School
388 students
- This school
North Elementary
254 students
- West Elementar
West Elementary
201 students
- Goodland Virtu 7
Goodland Virtual School
7 students
- Goodland Learn 4
Goodland Learning Center
4 students
What this shows North Elementary reports 254 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Elementary compares
North Elementary 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.5% | ▼ 0% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 254 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
254
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Kansas - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.5%
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
$13,238
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
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 70.5%
Hispanic or Latino 24.8%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 70.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.0, North Elementary is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Goodland reports $13,238 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodland Jr-Sr. High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Goodland Virtual School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Goodland Learning Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to North Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 201
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 7
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 4
- Students per teacher
- -
Nationwide elementary 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 (~254 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Elementary
How many students attend North Elementary?
North Elementary has 254 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Goodland, KS. CCD year-over-year: 259 (2022-23) → 264 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Elementary is 14.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Elementary?
42.5% of students at North Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Elementary?
The largest demographic group at North Elementary is White at 70.5% of enrollment, in Goodland, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Elementary?
North Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 North Elementary rank among public schools in Goodland?
By Resource Investment Index, North Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Goodland, 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 Goodland on the city page.
What other schools are in Goodland?
Besides North Elementary, Goodland also operates Goodland Jr-Sr. High School (388 students), West Elementary (201 students), and Goodland Virtual School (7 students). See the Goodland district page for the complete list.