Enrollment
318
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lindsborg, KS
Soderstrom Elem
Federal NCES profile for Soderstrom Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200000200907
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Soderstrom Elem earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Kansas schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Lindsborg · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 26.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Soderstrom Elem has class sizes larger than 80% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Soderstrom Elem ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Lindsborg, KS.
School address
District: Smoky Valley · Kansas
NCES ID 200000200907 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.5%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Soderstrom Elem compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Soderstrom Elem
Soderstrom Elem is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Lindsborg, Kansas, enrolling 318 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 318 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 262 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #86.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 318 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
12.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Smoky Valley spends $9,002 per pupil, 42% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Lindsborg's public schools, it stands alongside Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School (402 students): Soderstrom Elem is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Smoky Valley also operates Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School (402 students) and Smoky Valley Middle School (253 students) alongside Soderstrom 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 Soderstrom Elem compares
Soderstrom 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.5% | ▼ 38% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 318 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
318
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 80% in Kansas - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.9%
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
$9,002
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
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 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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 85.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.5, Soderstrom Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Smoky Valley, which includes Soderstrom Elem.
$9,002
Per student
-42%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-46%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.9%
State 74.8%
Federal 6.3%
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 Soderstrom Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Smoky Valley Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Smoky Valley High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Soderstrom Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Lindsborg
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~318 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Soderstrom Elem
How many students attend Soderstrom Elem?
Soderstrom Elem has 318 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lindsborg, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Soderstrom Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Soderstrom Elem is 15.9:1, which is 15% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Soderstrom Elem?
26.5% of students at Soderstrom Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Soderstrom Elem?
The largest demographic group at Soderstrom Elem is White at 85.2% of enrollment, in Lindsborg, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Soderstrom Elem?
Soderstrom Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Soderstrom Elem rank among public schools in Lindsborg?
By Resource Investment Index, Soderstrom Elem ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Lindsborg, 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 Lindsborg on the city page.
Is Soderstrom Elem a good school?
Soderstrom Elem earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Kansas schools. 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 Smoky Valley?
Besides Soderstrom Elem, Smoky Valley also operates Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School (402 students), Smoky Valley Middle School (253 students), and Smoky Valley High (243 students). See the Smoky Valley district page for the complete list.
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