- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Soderstrom Elem shrank from 321 students in 2022-23 to 298 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE held 20.2 → 20.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 200000200907 · Lindsborg, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
318 enr · 15.9:1 · 26.5% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School (402 students)
Soderstrom Elem shrank from 321 students in 2022-23 to 298 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE held 20.2 → 20.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Soderstrom Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Smoky Valley V
Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School
402 students
- This school
Soderstrom Elem
318 students
- Smoky Valley M
Smoky Valley Middle School
253 students
- Smoky Valley H
Smoky Valley High
243 students
What this shows Soderstrom Elem reports 318 students on the CCD universe file.
How Soderstrom Elem compares
Soderstrom Elem is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,356
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 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.
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
District finance for Smoky Valley reports $11,356 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~318 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 321 (2022-23) → 298 (2023-24), down 23.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.