- Enrollment
- 218
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Osage City, KS
Osage City Elem
Federal NCES profile for Osage City Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201023001005
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Osage City Elem earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Osage City · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 52.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Osage City Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Osage City Elem ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Osage City, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Osage City Elem held near 339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.7 → 26.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 201023001005 · Osage City, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
340 enr · 14.2:1 · 52.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Osage City High (218 students)
Osage City Elem held near 339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.7 → 26.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Osage City Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Osage City Elem
340 students
- Osage City Hig
Osage City High
218 students
- Osage City Mid 134
Osage City Middle School
134 students
What this shows Osage City Elem reports 340 students on the CCD universe file.
How Osage City Elem compares
Osage City 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.7% | ▲ 23% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 340 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
340
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Kansas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,849
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.2%
Two or More 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Largest group: White at 86.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.7, Osage City Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Osage City reports $13,849 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Osage City Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osage City High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Osage City Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Osage City Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~340 students)
Frequently asked questions about Osage City Elem
How many students attend Osage City Elem?
Osage City Elem has 340 students enrolled. It is a public school in Osage City, KS. CCD year-over-year: 349 (2022-23) → 339 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Osage City Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Osage City Elem is 14.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Osage City Elem?
52.7% of students at Osage City Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Osage City Elem?
The largest demographic group at Osage City Elem is White at 86.2% of enrollment, in Osage City, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Osage City Elem?
Osage City Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Osage City Elem rank among public schools in Osage City?
By Resource Investment Index, Osage City Elem ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Osage City, 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 Osage City?
Besides Osage City Elem, Osage City also operates Osage City High (218 students) and Osage City Middle School (134 students). See the Osage City district page for the complete list.