- Enrollment
- 133
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Arma, KS
Northeast Elem
Federal NCES profile for Northeast Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200348000183
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northeast Elem earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Arma · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 70.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Northeast Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northeast Elem ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Arma, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Northeast Elem held near 335 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.2 → 28.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 200348000183 · Arma, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
338 enr · 12.1:1 · 70.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: North East High (133 students)
Northeast Elem held near 335 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.2 → 28.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Northeast Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Northeast Elem
338 students
- North East Hig 133
North East High
133 students
- Northeast Virt 2
Northeast Virtual School
2 students
What this shows Northeast Elem reports 338 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northeast Elem compares
Northeast 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.7% | ▲ 66% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 338 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
338
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 32% in Kansas - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.6%
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
$15,376
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 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 83.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.6, Northeast Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northeast reports $15,376 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northeast Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North East High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northeast Virtual School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Northeast Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~338 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northeast Elem
How many students attend Northeast Elem?
Northeast Elem has 338 students enrolled. It is a public school in Arma, KS. CCD year-over-year: 341 (2022-23) → 335 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northeast Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Northeast Elem is 12.1:1, which is 12% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 23% 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 Northeast Elem?
70.7% of students at Northeast Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northeast Elem?
The largest demographic group at Northeast Elem is White at 83.7% of enrollment, in Arma, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northeast Elem?
Northeast Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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).
How does Northeast Elem rank among public schools in Arma?
By Resource Investment Index, Northeast Elem ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Arma, 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 Northeast?
Besides Northeast Elem, Northeast also operates North East High (133 students) and Northeast Virtual School (2 students). See the Northeast district page for the complete list.