- Enrollment
- 2,178
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dodge City, KS
Northwest Elem
Federal NCES profile for Northwest Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200558001092
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwest Elem earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Kansas schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Dodge City · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.3:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 59.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwest Elem has class sizes larger than 98% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Elem ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Dodge City, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Northwest Elem held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 200558001092 · Dodge City, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
380 enr · 25.3:1 · 59.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Dodge City High School (2,178 students)
Northwest Elem held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Northwest Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dodge City Hig
Dodge City High School
2,178 students
- Dodge City Mid 808
Dodge City Middle School
808 students
- Comanche Middl 783
Comanche Middle School
783 students
- Miller Elem 780
Miller Elem
780 students
- Ross Elementar 502
Ross Elementary School
502 students
- This school 380
Northwest Elem
380 students
What this shows Northwest Elem reports 380 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwest Elem compares
Northwest 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 | 25.3:1 | ▲ 83% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.9% | ▲ 40% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 380 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.3:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
380
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
25.3:1
students per teacher
- 83% above state mean
Top 98% in Kansas - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,558
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.2%
White 17.6%
African American 1.6%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.1, Northwest Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dodge City reports $14,558 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northwest Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dodge City Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Comanche Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Miller Elem | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ross Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwest Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 783
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 780
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Dodge City
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Ross Elementary School
Standard public school
502 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Central Elem
Standard public school
381 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Soule Elementary School
Standard public school
375 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Linn Elementary
Standard public school
361 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Beeson Elementary
Standard public school
355 students 22.2:1 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 (~380 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwest Elem
How many students attend Northwest Elem?
Northwest Elem has 380 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dodge City, KS. CCD year-over-year: 392 (2022-23) → 374 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Elem is 25.3:1, which is 83% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northwest Elem?
59.9% of students at Northwest Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwest Elem?
The largest demographic group at Northwest Elem is Hispanic or Latino at 79.2% of enrollment, in Dodge City, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwest Elem?
Northwest Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northwest Elem rank among elementary schools in Dodge City?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Elem ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Dodge City, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Dodge City on the city page.
What other schools are in Dodge City?
Besides Northwest Elem, Dodge City also operates Dodge City High School (2,178 students), Dodge City Middle School (808 students), and Comanche Middle School (783 students). See the Dodge City district page for the complete list.