Enrollment
527
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Girard, KS
R V Haderlein Elem
Federal NCES profile for R V Haderlein Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200648000191
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
R V Haderlein Elem earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Kansas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Girard · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 46.7%
- free-lunch eligible
R V Haderlein Elem has class sizes larger than 88% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, R V Haderlein Elem ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Girard, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.7%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How R V Haderlein Elem compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at R V Haderlein Elem
R V Haderlein Elem is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Girard, Kansas, enrolling 527 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17:1 is larger than about 88% of Kansas schools and 23% above the 13.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 46.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 527 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 1,346 Kansas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 184 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #174, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 527 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Girard also operates Girard High (284 students) and Girard Middle (201 students) alongside R V Haderlein Elem.
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 R V Haderlein Elem compares
R V Haderlein Elem on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 23% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.7% | ▲ 9% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 527 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
527
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 88% in Kansas - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.4%
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
$13,209
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
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 527 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 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 86.9%
Two or More 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.7, R V Haderlein Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Girard, which includes R V Haderlein Elem.
$13,209
Per student
-15%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.3%
State 76.9%
Federal 8.7%
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 R V Haderlein Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Girard High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Girard Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to R V Haderlein Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 201
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~527 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
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Frequently asked questions about R V Haderlein Elem
How many students attend R V Haderlein Elem?
R V Haderlein Elem has 527 students enrolled. It is a public school in Girard, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at R V Haderlein Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at R V Haderlein Elem is 17:1, which is 23% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at R V Haderlein Elem?
46.7% of students at R V Haderlein Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of R V Haderlein Elem?
The largest demographic group at R V Haderlein Elem is White at 86.9% of enrollment, in Girard, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for R V Haderlein Elem?
R V Haderlein Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 R V Haderlein Elem rank among public schools in Girard?
By Resource Investment Index, R V Haderlein Elem ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Girard, 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 Girard on the city page.
Is R V Haderlein Elem a good school?
R V Haderlein Elem earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of 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 Girard?
Besides R V Haderlein Elem, Girard also operates Girard High (284 students) and Girard Middle (201 students). See the Girard district page for the complete list.
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