- Enrollment
- 1,774
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lawrence, KS
Quail Run Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Quail Run Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200840001665
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Quail Run Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Kansas schools.
- #4 of 12
- elementary schools in Lawrence · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 22.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Quail Run Elementary has class sizes larger than 86% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Quail Run Elementary ranks #4 of 12 elementary schools in Lawrence, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Quail Run Elementary grew from 393 students in 2022-23 to 416 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 200840001665 · Lawrence, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
421 enr · 16.8:1 · 22.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawrence Free State High (1,774 students)
Quail Run Elementary grew from 393 students in 2022-23 to 416 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Quail Run Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lawrence Free
Lawrence Free State High
1,774 students
- Lawrence High
Lawrence High
1,454 students
- Lawrence West 648
Lawrence West Middle School
648 students
- Lawrence South 641
Lawrence Southwest Middle School
641 students
- Langston Hughe 560
Langston Hughes Elem
560 students
- This school 421
Quail Run Elementary
421 students
What this shows Quail Run Elementary reports 421 students on the CCD universe file.
How Quail Run Elementary compares
Quail Run Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 22% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.6% | ▼ 47% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
421
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in Kansas - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,176
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 421 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.5%
Two or More 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
African American 5.9%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: White at 70.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.7, Quail Run Elementary is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lawrence reports $12,176 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Quail Run Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Free State High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lawrence High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lawrence West Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lawrence Southwest Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Langston Hughes Elem | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Quail Run Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,454
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Lawrence
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Langston Hughes Elem
Standard public school
560 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Sunflower Elementary
Standard public school
444 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Schwegler Elem
Standard public school
434 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Deerfield Elem
Standard public school
433 students 16:1 students per teacher
Sunset Hill Elem
Standard public school
398 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Hillcrest Elem
Standard public school
393 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~421 students)
Frequently asked questions about Quail Run Elementary
How many students attend Quail Run Elementary?
Quail Run Elementary has 421 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lawrence, KS. CCD year-over-year: 393 (2022-23) → 416 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Quail Run Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Quail Run Elementary is 16.8:1, which is 22% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Quail Run Elementary?
22.6% of students at Quail Run Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Quail Run Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Quail Run Elementary is White at 70.5% of enrollment, in Lawrence, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Quail Run Elementary?
Quail Run Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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).
How does Quail Run Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lawrence?
By Resource Investment Index, Quail Run Elementary ranks #4 of 12 elementary schools in Lawrence, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lawrence on the city page.
What other schools are in Lawrence?
Besides Quail Run Elementary, Lawrence also operates Lawrence Free State High (1,774 students), Lawrence High (1,454 students), and Lawrence West Middle School (648 students). See the Lawrence district page for the complete list.