- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sabetha, KS
Sabetha Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sabetha Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200035001978
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sabetha Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Kansas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Sabetha · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 32.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Sabetha Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sabetha Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Sabetha, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Sabetha Elementary School held near 376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.7 → 25.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 200035001978 · Sabetha, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
401 enr · 16.7:1 · 32.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Sabetha High School (217 students)
Sabetha Elementary School held near 376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.7 → 25.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Sabetha Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sabetha Elementary School
401 students
- Sabetha High S
Sabetha High School
217 students
- Sabetha Middle
Sabetha Middle School
173 students
- Axtell Element 113
Axtell Elementary School
113 students
- Wetmore Elemen 90
Wetmore Elementary
90 students
- Axtell High 49
Axtell High
49 students
What this shows Sabetha Elementary School reports 401 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sabetha Elementary School compares
Sabetha 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 21% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.3% | ▼ 24% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 401 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
401
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 21% 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
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,728
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 85.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.6, Sabetha Elementary School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Prairie Hills reports $13,728 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sabetha Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sabetha High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sabetha Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Axtell Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wetmore Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Axtell High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sabetha Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 173
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 113
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 90
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 49
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~401 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sabetha Elementary School
How many students attend Sabetha Elementary School?
Sabetha Elementary School has 401 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sabetha, KS. CCD year-over-year: 393 (2022-23) → 376 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sabetha Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sabetha Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 21% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sabetha Elementary School?
32.3% of students at Sabetha Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sabetha Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sabetha Elementary School is White at 85.8% of enrollment, in Sabetha, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sabetha Elementary School?
Sabetha Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Sabetha Elementary School rank among public schools in Sabetha?
By Resource Investment Index, Sabetha Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Sabetha, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Prairie Hills?
Besides Sabetha Elementary School, Prairie Hills also operates Sabetha High School (217 students), Sabetha Middle School (173 students), and Axtell Elementary School (113 students). See the Prairie Hills district page for the complete list.