- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Great Bend, KS
Riley Elem
Federal NCES profile for Riley Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200666001032
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riley Elem earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Kansas schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Great Bend · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 80.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Riley Elem has class sizes smaller than 73% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riley Elem ranks #4 of 5 schools in Great Bend, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Riley Elem held near 294 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.9 → 23.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 200666001032 · Great Bend, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
296 enr · 11.8:1 · 80.6% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Great Bend High School (923 students)
Riley Elem held near 294 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.9 → 23.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Riley Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Great Bend Hig
Great Bend High School
923 students
- Great Bend Mid
Great Bend Middle School
438 students
- Eisenhower Ele 343
Eisenhower Elem
343 students
- Park Elem 304
Park Elem
304 students
- Jefferson Elem 297
Jefferson Elem
297 students
- This school 296
Riley Elem
296 students
What this shows Riley Elem reports 296 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riley Elem compares
Riley 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.6% | ▲ 89% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 296 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
296
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 27% in Kansas - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.5%
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
$15,609
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
13
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.7%
White 20.6%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.8, Riley Elem is about as mixed as the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Great Bend reports $15,609 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riley Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Bend High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Great Bend Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower Elem | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elem | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riley Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar other schools in Great Bend
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Eisenhower Elem
Standard public school
343 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Park Elem
Standard public school
304 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elem
Standard public school
297 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elem
Standard public school
275 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~296 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riley Elem
How many students attend Riley Elem?
Riley Elem has 296 students enrolled. It is a public school in Great Bend, KS. CCD year-over-year: 294 (2022-23) → 294 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riley Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Riley Elem is 11.8:1, which is 14% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riley Elem?
80.6% of students at Riley Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riley Elem?
The largest demographic group at Riley Elem is Hispanic or Latino at 74.7% of enrollment, in Great Bend, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riley Elem?
Riley Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Riley Elem rank among schools in Great Bend?
By Resource Investment Index, Riley Elem ranks #4 of 5 schools in Great Bend, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Great Bend on the city page.
What other schools are in Great Bend?
Besides Riley Elem, Great Bend also operates Great Bend High School (923 students), Great Bend Middle School (438 students), and Eisenhower Elem (343 students). See the Great Bend district page for the complete list.