- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Simpson Elem grew from 157 students in 2022-23 to 165 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE held 13.1 → 13.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 201131000943 · Russell, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
173 enr · 13.3:1 · 48.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Russell High (328 students)
Simpson Elem grew from 157 students in 2022-23 to 165 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE held 13.1 → 13.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Simpson Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Russell High
Russell High
328 students
- Bickerdyke Ele
Bickerdyke Elem
261 students
- Ruppenthal Mid
Ruppenthal Middle
186 students
- This school
Simpson Elem
173 students
What this shows Simpson Elem reports 173 students on the CCD universe file.
How Simpson Elem compares
Simpson Elem is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$17,441
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
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.
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
District finance for Russell County reports $17,441 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~173 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 157 (2022-23) → 165 (2023-24), up 8.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.