Enrollment
164
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 201017000594
Onaga Elem — Onaga, KS
Federal NCES profile for Onaga Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 48/100.
👥 Class size 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 84
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Onaga-Havensville-Wheaton · Kansas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Kansas avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.8%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Onaga Elem compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Onaga Elem reports 164 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 16.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 6% above the Kansas state mean of 14.4:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 4% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 34.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 19% below the Kansas average and 33% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 82 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 50.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Onaga-Havensville-Wheaton spends $15,837 per pupil district-wide, below the Kansas average of $17,342 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 21.2% from local sources (property taxes), 67.5% from the state, and 11.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Onaga Elem compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Kansas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.8% | ▼ 19% | 42.7% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 164 | top 28% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
34.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 19% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
— 6% above state mean
Top 75% in Kansas — lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
50.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,837
per pupil, district-wide
— below Kansas avg of $17,342
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 82 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 164 Top 28% in Kansas — larger than 72% of 1,354 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 16.0
Students per teacher 15.3:1 +6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 34.8% -19% vs state
NCES ID 201017000594
Student demographics
White 94.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 94.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 82:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 50.0%
In-school suspensions 19
Out-of-school suspensions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Onaga-Havensville-Wheaton, which includes Onaga Elem.
$15,837
Per student
-9%
vs Kansas
Avg $17,342
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 21.2%
State 67.5%
Federal 11.3%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 86
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Onaga Elem
How many students attend Onaga Elem?
Onaga Elem has 164 students enrolled. It is a other school in Onaga, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Onaga Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Onaga Elem is 15.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Kansas average of 14.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Onaga Elem?
34.8% of students at Onaga Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Onaga Elem?
The largest demographic group at Onaga Elem is White at 94.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Onaga, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Onaga Elem?
Onaga Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.