Enrollment
173
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Russell, KS
Simpson Elem
Federal NCES profile for Simpson Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201131000943
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Simpson Elem earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Russell · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 48.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Simpson Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Simpson Elem ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Russell, KS.
School address
District: Russell County · Kansas
NCES ID 201131000943 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.4%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Simpson Elem compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Simpson Elem
Simpson Elem is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Russell, Kansas, enrolling 173 students.
At 13.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kansas median, within a few percentage points of the 13.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 48.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 173 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Among 208 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #170, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Russell County also operates Russell High (328 students) and Bickerdyke Elem (261 students) alongside Simpson Elem.
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 Simpson Elem compares
Simpson Elem on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.4% | ▲ 13% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 173 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
173
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 50% in Kansas - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.2%
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
$16,335
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 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
White 87.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: White at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.1, Simpson Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Russell County, which includes Simpson Elem.
$16,335
Per student
+5%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.7%
State 68.8%
Federal 9.5%
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 Simpson Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russell High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bickerdyke Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ruppenthal Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Simpson Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other 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 (~173 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Simpson Elem
How many students attend Simpson Elem?
Simpson Elem has 173 students enrolled. It is a public school in Russell, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Simpson Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Simpson Elem is 13.3:1, which is 4% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 15% 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 Simpson Elem?
48.4% of students at Simpson Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Simpson Elem?
The largest demographic group at Simpson Elem is White at 87.9% of enrollment, in Russell, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Simpson Elem?
Simpson Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Simpson Elem rank among public schools in Russell?
By Resource Investment Index, Simpson Elem ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Russell, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Russell on the city page.
Is Simpson Elem a good school?
Simpson Elem earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. 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 Russell County?
Besides Simpson Elem, Russell County also operates Russell High (328 students), Bickerdyke Elem (261 students), and Ruppenthal Middle (186 students). See the Russell County district page for the complete list.
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