- Enrollment
- 1,200
- Students per teacher
- 32.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Elkhart, KS
Point Rock Alternative
Federal NCES profile for Point Rock Alternative, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200579002003
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Point Rock Alternative earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Kansas.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Elkhart · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 20
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Point Rock Alternative ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Elkhart, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Point Rock Alternative shrank from 30 students in 2022-23 to 23 in 2023-24 (-23.3%).
Teacher FTE held 0.7 → 0.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-7 students YoY 200579002003 · Elkhart, KS High · SMALL · TRAD
20 enr · 10.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Kansas Connections Academy (1,200 students)
Point Rock Alternative shrank from 30 students in 2022-23 to 23 in 2023-24 (-23.3%). Teacher FTE held 0.7 → 0.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Point Rock Alternative in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kansas Connect
Kansas Connections Academy
1,200 students
- Elkhart Elem 171
Elkhart Elem
171 students
- Elkhart High 108
Elkhart High
108 students
- Elkhart Middle 81
Elkhart Middle School
81 students
- This school 20
Point Rock Alternative
20 students
What this shows Point Rock Alternative reports 20 students on the CCD universe file.
How Point Rock Alternative compares
Point Rock Alternative is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.0% | ▼ 77% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 20 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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.
Funding equity
$7,706
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
Counselors0.1 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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.0%
White 45.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.5, Point Rock Alternative is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Elkhart reports $7,706 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Point Rock Alternative Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas Connections Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Elkhart Elem | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Elkhart High | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Elkhart Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Point Rock Alternative's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 171
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 108
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 81
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar high schools in Elkhart
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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.
Frequently asked questions about Point Rock Alternative
How many students attend Point Rock Alternative?
Point Rock Alternative has 20 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elkhart, KS. CCD year-over-year: 30 (2022-23) → 23 (2023-24), down 7.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Point Rock Alternative?
10.0% of students at Point Rock Alternative are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Point Rock Alternative?
The largest demographic group at Point Rock Alternative is Hispanic or Latino at 55.0% of enrollment, in Elkhart, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Point Rock Alternative?
Point Rock Alternative has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Point Rock Alternative rank among public schools in Elkhart?
By Resource Investment Index, Point Rock Alternative ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Elkhart, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Elkhart on the city page.
What other schools are in Elkhart?
Besides Point Rock Alternative, Elkhart also operates Kansas Connections Academy (1,200 students), Elkhart Elem (171 students), and Elkhart High (108 students). See the Elkhart district page for the complete list.