- Enrollment
- 1,046
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Salina, KS
Schilling Elem
Federal NCES profile for Schilling Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201137001604
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Schilling Elem earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% of Kansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #10 of 10
- schools in Salina · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 70.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Schilling Elem has class sizes smaller than 83% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Schilling Elem ranks #10 of 10 schools in Salina, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Schilling Elem held near 399 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.8 → 34.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 201137001604 · Salina, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
376 enr · 10.7:1 · 70.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Salina High South (1,046 students)
Schilling Elem held near 399 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.8 → 34.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Schilling Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Salina High So
Salina High South
1,046 students
- Salina High Ce
Salina High Central
934 students
- Salina South M
Salina South Middle
782 students
- Lakewood Middl
Lakewood Middle School
647 students
- Meadowlark Rid
Meadowlark Ridge Elem
431 students
- This school 376
Schilling Elem
376 students
What this shows Schilling Elem reports 376 students on the CCD universe file.
How Schilling Elem compares
Schilling 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 22% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.8% | ▲ 66% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 376 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
376
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 17% in Kansas - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,954
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 376 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.5%
White 32.7%
Two or More 10.1%
African American 3.5%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, Schilling Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Salina reports $18,954 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Schilling Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salina High South | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Salina High Central | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Salina South Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakewood Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadowlark Ridge Elem | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Schilling Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 934
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Salina
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Meadowlark Ridge Elem
Standard public school
431 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Stewart Elem
Standard public school
406 students 14:1 students per teacher
Heusner Elem
Standard public school
392 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Coronado Elem
Standard public school
389 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Sunset Elem
Standard public school
380 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Cottonwood Elementary School
Standard public school
326 students 10.2:1 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 (~376 students)
Frequently asked questions about Schilling Elem
How many students attend Schilling Elem?
Schilling Elem has 376 students enrolled. It is a public school in Salina, KS. CCD year-over-year: 408 (2022-23) → 399 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Schilling Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Schilling Elem is 10.7:1, which is 22% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 32% 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 Schilling Elem?
70.8% of students at Schilling Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Schilling Elem?
The largest demographic group at Schilling Elem is Hispanic or Latino at 50.5% of enrollment, in Salina, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Schilling Elem?
Schilling Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Schilling Elem rank among schools in Salina?
By Resource Investment Index, Schilling Elem ranks #10 of 10 schools in Salina, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Salina on the city page.
What other schools are in Salina?
Besides Schilling Elem, Salina also operates Salina High South (1,046 students), Salina High Central (934 students), and Salina South Middle (782 students). See the Salina district page for the complete list.