Enrollment
73
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Otis, KS
Otis-Bison Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Otis-Bison Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 74/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200402000922
👥 S:T ratio 71
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Otis-Bison Elementary earns 74/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Kansas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Otis · Resource Index
- 74
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.3:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 23.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Otis-Bison Elementary has class sizes smaller than 96% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Otis-Bison Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Otis, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.3:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-47% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.5%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Otis-Bison Elementary compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Otis-Bison Elementary
Otis-Bison Elementary is a small combined-grade school in Otis, Kansas, enrolling 73 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.3:1, Otis-Bison Elementary is leaner than roughly 96% of Kansas schools and 47% under the state's 13.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 73 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 1,346 Kansas schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 58 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 146 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Otis's public schools, it stands alongside Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School (81 students): Otis-Bison Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (7.3:1 vs 6.8:1).
Otis-Bison also operates Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School (81 students) and Southwinds Academy (18 students) alongside Otis-Bison Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Otis-Bison Elementary compares
Otis-Bison Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.3:1 | ▼ 47% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.5% | ▼ 45% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 73 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.3:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
73
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
7.3:1
students per teacher
- 47% below state mean
Top 4% in Kansas - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,017
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 95.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Largest group: White at 95.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.9, Otis-Bison Elementary is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Otis-Bison, which includes Otis-Bison Elementary.
$16,017
Per student
+3%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.2%
State 69.6%
Federal 6.2%
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.
How Otis-Bison Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwinds Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Otis-Bison Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 81
- Students per teacher
- 6.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 18
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar other schools in Otis
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~73 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Otis-Bison Elementary
How many students attend Otis-Bison Elementary?
Otis-Bison Elementary has 73 students enrolled. It is a public school in Otis, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Otis-Bison Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Otis-Bison Elementary is 7.3:1, which is 47% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 54% 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 Otis-Bison Elementary?
23.5% of students at Otis-Bison Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Otis-Bison Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Otis-Bison Elementary is White at 95.9% of enrollment, in Otis, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Otis-Bison Elementary?
Otis-Bison Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 74/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Otis-Bison Elementary rank among schools in Otis?
By Resource Investment Index, Otis-Bison Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Otis, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Otis on the city page.
Is Otis-Bison Elementary a good school?
Otis-Bison Elementary earns 74/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Kansas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Otis-Bison?
Besides Otis-Bison Elementary, Otis-Bison also operates Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School (81 students) and Southwinds Academy (18 students). See the Otis-Bison district page for the complete list.
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