- Enrollment
- 2,178
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dodge City, KS
Ross Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ross Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200558001905
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ross Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Kansas schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Dodge City · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 55.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ross Elementary School has class sizes larger than 96% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ross Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Dodge City, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Ross Elementary School held near 519 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.5 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 200558001905 · Dodge City, KS Elementary · MID · TRAD
502 enr · 20.9:1 · 55.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Dodge City High School (2,178 students)
Ross Elementary School held near 519 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.5 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Ross Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dodge City Hig
Dodge City High School
2,178 students
- Dodge City Mid 808
Dodge City Middle School
808 students
- Comanche Middl 783
Comanche Middle School
783 students
- Miller Elem 780
Miller Elem
780 students
- This school 502
Ross Elementary School
502 students
- Central Elem 381
Central Elem
381 students
What this shows Ross Elementary School reports 502 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ross Elementary School compares
Ross Elementary School 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 | 20.9:1 | ▲ 51% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.0% | ▲ 29% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 502 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
502
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 51% above state mean
Top 96% in Kansas - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
10.8%
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
$14,558
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 502 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.9%
White 30.7%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.4, Ross Elementary School is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dodge City reports $14,558 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ross Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dodge City Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Comanche Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Miller Elem | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elem | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ross Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 783
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 780
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Dodge City
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Central Elem
Standard public school
381 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Northwest Elem
Standard public school
380 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Soule Elementary School
Standard public school
375 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Linn Elementary
Standard public school
361 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Beeson Elementary
Standard public school
355 students 22.2:1 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 (~502 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ross Elementary School
How many students attend Ross Elementary School?
Ross Elementary School has 502 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dodge City, KS. CCD year-over-year: 498 (2022-23) → 519 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ross Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ross Elementary School is 20.9:1, which is 51% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ross Elementary School?
55.0% of students at Ross Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ross Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ross Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 64.9% of enrollment, in Dodge City, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ross Elementary School?
Ross Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Ross Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Dodge City?
By Resource Investment Index, Ross Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Dodge City, 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 Dodge City on the city page.
What other schools are in Dodge City?
Besides Ross Elementary School, Dodge City also operates Dodge City High School (2,178 students), Dodge City Middle School (808 students), and Comanche Middle School (783 students). See the Dodge City district page for the complete list.