Enrollment
254
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.5%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Elementary compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Elementary
North Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Goodland, Kansas, enrolling 254 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 42.5% lands close to the Kansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 254 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 1,346 Kansas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 290 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #290, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 508 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Goodland also operates Goodland Jr-Sr. High School (388 students) and West Elementary (201 students) alongside North Elementary.
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 North Elementary compares
North Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,591
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Goodland, which includes North Elementary.
$13,591
Per student
-12%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.3%
State 66.2%
Federal 6.5%
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 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
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
- -
Similar elementary 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 (~254 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is North Elementary a good school?
North Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% 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 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.
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