- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · El Dorado, KS
Skelly Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Skelly Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200573002059
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Skelly Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Kansas schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in El Dorado · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 69.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Skelly Elementary School has class sizes larger than 91% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Skelly Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in El Dorado, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Skelly Elementary School held near 246 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.6 → 15.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 200573002059 · El Dorado, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
266 enr · 17.7:1 · 69.6% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: El Dorado High (543 students)
Skelly Elementary School held near 246 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.6 → 15.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Skelly Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- El Dorado High
El Dorado High
543 students
- El Dorado Midd
El Dorado Middle
370 students
- Blackmore Elem
Blackmore Elementary
303 students
- This school
Skelly Elementary School
266 students
- Grandview Elem
Grandview Elem
252 students
- Rocket Online 22
Rocket Online School Ks (Rocs
22 students
What this shows Skelly Elementary School reports 266 students on the CCD universe file.
How Skelly Elementary School compares
Skelly 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 28% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.6% | ▲ 63% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 266 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
266
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 91% in Kansas - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.8%
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
$11,274
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 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
Two or More 7.9%
African American 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 74.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.6, Skelly Elementary School is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for El Dorado reports $11,274 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Skelly Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Dorado High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| El Dorado Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blackmore Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grandview Elem | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rocket Online School Ks (Rocs | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Skelly Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Similar other schools in El Dorado
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Blackmore Elementary
Standard public school
303 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Circle Oil Hill Elementary
Standard public school
274 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Grandview Elem
Standard public school
252 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Rocket Online School Ks (Rocs
Standard public school
22 students 22:1 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 (~266 students)
Frequently asked questions about Skelly Elementary School
How many students attend Skelly Elementary School?
Skelly Elementary School has 266 students enrolled. It is a public school in El Dorado, KS. CCD year-over-year: 253 (2022-23) → 246 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Skelly Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Skelly Elementary School is 17.7:1, which is 28% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Skelly Elementary School?
69.6% of students at Skelly Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Skelly Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Skelly Elementary School is White at 74.8% of enrollment, in El Dorado, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Skelly Elementary School?
Skelly Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Skelly Elementary School rank among schools in El Dorado?
By Resource Investment Index, Skelly Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in El Dorado, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in El Dorado on the city page.
What other schools are in El Dorado?
Besides Skelly Elementary School, El Dorado also operates El Dorado High (543 students), El Dorado Middle (370 students), and Blackmore Elementary (303 students). See the El Dorado district page for the complete list.