- Enrollment
- 173
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Easton, KS
Pleasant Ridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pleasant Ridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200564001773
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pleasant Ridge Elementary earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Easton · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 19.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Pleasant Ridge Elementary has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Ridge Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Easton, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Pleasant Ridge Elementary held near 339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 200564001773 · Easton, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
344 enr · 13.8:1 · 19.1% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Pleasant Ridge Middle (173 students)
Pleasant Ridge Elementary held near 339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Pleasant Ridge Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pleasant Ridge Elementary
344 students
- Pleasant Ridge
Pleasant Ridge Middle
173 students
- Pleasant Ridge
Pleasant Ridge High
168 students
What this shows Pleasant Ridge Elementary reports 344 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pleasant Ridge Elementary compares
Pleasant Ridge Elementary 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.1% | ▼ 55% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 344 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
344
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 57% in Kansas - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,631
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
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.3, Pleasant Ridge Elementary is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Easton reports $14,631 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pleasant Ridge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Ridge Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Ridge High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pleasant Ridge Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 168
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~344 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pleasant Ridge Elementary
How many students attend Pleasant Ridge Elementary?
Pleasant Ridge Elementary has 344 students enrolled. It is a public school in Easton, KS. CCD year-over-year: 346 (2022-23) → 339 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Ridge Elementary is 13.8:1, which is 0% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pleasant Ridge Elementary?
19.1% of students at Pleasant Ridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasant Ridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pleasant Ridge Elementary is White at 90.7% of enrollment, in Easton, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasant Ridge Elementary?
Pleasant Ridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher 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 Pleasant Ridge Elementary rank among public schools in Easton?
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Ridge Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Easton, 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 Easton?
Besides Pleasant Ridge Elementary, Easton also operates Pleasant Ridge Middle (173 students) and Pleasant Ridge High (168 students). See the Easton district page for the complete list.