- Enrollment
- 51
- Students per teacher
- 7.3:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Courtland, KS
Pike Valley Elem
Federal NCES profile for Pike Valley Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200531001018
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pike Valley Elem earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Kansas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 29.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 163
- students enrolled
Pike Valley Elem has class sizes larger than 93% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Pike Valley Elem held near 150 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 9.9 → 10.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 200531001018 · Courtland, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
163 enr · 18.1:1 · 29.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Pike Valley High (51 students)
Pike Valley Elem held near 150 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 9.9 → 10.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Pike Valley Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pike Valley Elem
163 students
- Pike Valley Hi 51
Pike Valley High
51 students
- Pike Valley Jr 30
Pike Valley Jr High
30 students
What this shows Pike Valley Elem reports 163 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pike Valley Elem compares
Pike Valley 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 31% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.3% | ▼ 31% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 163 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
163
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 93% in Kansas - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,769
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 163 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Student demographics
White 94.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Two or More 1.8%
Largest group: White at 94.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.5, Pike Valley Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Pike Valley reports $16,769 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pike Valley Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pike Valley High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pike Valley Jr High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pike Valley Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 30
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
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 (~163 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pike Valley Elem
How many students attend Pike Valley Elem?
Pike Valley Elem has 163 students enrolled. It is a public school in Courtland, KS. CCD year-over-year: 147 (2022-23) → 150 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pike Valley Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Pike Valley Elem is 18.1:1, which is 31% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pike Valley Elem?
29.3% of students at Pike Valley Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pike Valley Elem?
The largest demographic group at Pike Valley Elem is White at 94.5% of enrollment, in Courtland, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pike Valley Elem?
Pike Valley Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Pike Valley?
Besides Pike Valley Elem, Pike Valley also operates Pike Valley High (51 students) and Pike Valley Jr High (30 students). See the Pike Valley district page for the complete list.