- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Neodesha, KS
North Lawn Elem
Federal NCES profile for North Lawn Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200990001196
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Lawn Elem earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Neodesha · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 54.5%
- free-lunch eligible
North Lawn Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Lawn Elem ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Neodesha, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
North Lawn Elem held near 174 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 13.5 → 12.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 200990001196 · Neodesha, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
164 enr · 12.6:1 · 54.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Neodesha High (360 students)
North Lawn Elem held near 174 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 13.5 → 12.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
North Lawn Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Neodesha High
Neodesha High
360 students
- Heller Elem
Heller Elem
223 students
- This school
North Lawn Elem
164 students
What this shows North Lawn Elem reports 164 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Lawn Elem compares
North Lawn Elem 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.5% | ▲ 28% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 164 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
164
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Kansas - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.2%
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
$15,429
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 164 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 79.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 4.3%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 79.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.0, North Lawn Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Neodesha reports $15,429 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Lawn Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neodesha High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heller Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Lawn Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~164 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Lawn Elem
How many students attend North Lawn Elem?
North Lawn Elem has 164 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Neodesha, KS. CCD year-over-year: 178 (2022-23) → 174 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Lawn Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at North Lawn Elem is 12.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 20% 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 North Lawn Elem?
54.5% of students at North Lawn Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Lawn Elem?
The largest demographic group at North Lawn Elem is White at 79.9% of enrollment, in Neodesha, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Lawn Elem?
North Lawn Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Lawn Elem rank among public schools in Neodesha?
By Resource Investment Index, North Lawn Elem ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Neodesha, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Neodesha?
Besides North Lawn Elem, Neodesha also operates Neodesha High (360 students) and Heller Elem (223 students). See the Neodesha district page for the complete list.