- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Scott City, KS
Scott City Lower Elem
Federal NCES profile for Scott City Lower Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200001701216
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scott City Lower Elem earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Kansas schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Scott City · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 39.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Scott City Lower Elem has class sizes larger than 76% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scott City Lower Elem ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Scott City, KS.
School address
District: Scott County · Kansas
NCES ID 200001701216 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Scott City Lower Elem held near 235 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.7 → 16.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 200001701216 · Scott City, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
230 enr · 15.3:1 · 39.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Scott City Middle (409 students)
Scott City Lower Elem held near 235 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.7 → 16.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Scott City Lower Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Scott City Mid
Scott City Middle
409 students
- Scott City Hig
Scott City High
302 students
- This school
Scott City Lower Elem
230 students
- Scott Communit 8
Scott Community Learning Center
8 students
What this shows Scott City Lower Elem reports 230 students on the CCD universe file.
How Scott City Lower Elem compares
Scott City Lower 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.1% | ▼ 8% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 230 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
230
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Kansas - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.9%
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
$13,016
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 230 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.3%
Hispanic or Latino 36.5%
Two or More 1.3%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 61.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.1, Scott City Lower Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Scott County reports $13,016 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Scott City Lower Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott City Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scott City High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scott Community Learning Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Scott City Lower Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 8
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Scott City
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~230 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Scott City Lower Elem
How many students attend Scott City Lower Elem?
Scott City Lower Elem has 230 students enrolled. It is a public school in Scott City, KS. CCD year-over-year: 235 (2022-23) → 235 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scott City Lower Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Scott City Lower Elem is 15.3:1, which is 11% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Scott City Lower Elem?
39.1% of students at Scott City Lower Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scott City Lower Elem?
The largest demographic group at Scott City Lower Elem is White at 61.3% of enrollment, in Scott City, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scott City Lower Elem?
Scott City Lower Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Scott City Lower Elem rank among public schools in Scott City?
By Resource Investment Index, Scott City Lower Elem ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Scott City, 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 Scott County?
Besides Scott City Lower Elem, Scott County also operates Scott City Middle (409 students), Scott City High (302 students), and Scott Community Learning Center (8 students). See the Scott County district page for the complete list.