Enrollment
502
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.9:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+51% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.0%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ross Elementary School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ross Elementary School
Ross Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Dodge City, Kansas, enrolling 502 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.9:1 is larger than about 96% of Kansas schools and 51% 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 55.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 502 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 164 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #103.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (65%) and White (31%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 502 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Dodge City's elementary schools, it stands alongside Central Elem (381 students): Ross Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.9:1 vs 25.4:1).
Dodge City also operates Dodge City High School (2,178 students) and Dodge City Middle School (808 students) alongside Ross Elementary School.
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 Ross Elementary School compares
Ross Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,648
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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dodge City, which includes Ross Elementary School.
$12,648
Per student
-18%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.0%
State 76.6%
Federal 12.5%
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 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
- 2,178
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~502 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.9:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Ross Elementary School a good school?
Ross Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% 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 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.
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