- Enrollment
- 2,178
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dodge City, KS
Soule Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Soule Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200558000888
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Soule Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Kansas schools.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Dodge City · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 67.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Soule Elementary School has class sizes larger than 94% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Soule Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Dodge City, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Soule Elementary School held near 400 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 200558000888 · Dodge City, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
375 enr · 18.8:1 · 67.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Dodge City High School (2,178 students)
Soule Elementary School held near 400 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Soule Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dodge City Hig
Dodge City High School
2,178 students
- Dodge City Mid 808
Dodge City Middle School
808 students
- Comanche Middl 783
Comanche Middle School
783 students
- Miller Elem 780
Miller Elem
780 students
- Ross Elementar 502
Ross Elementary School
502 students
- This school 375
Soule Elementary School
375 students
What this shows Soule Elementary School reports 375 students on the CCD universe file.
How Soule Elementary School compares
Soule 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 36% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.7% | ▲ 59% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 375 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
375
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 94% in Kansas - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,558
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 375 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.9%
White 12.3%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.7, Soule Elementary School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dodge City reports $14,558 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Soule Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dodge City Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Comanche Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Miller Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ross Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Soule Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 783
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 780
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Dodge City
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Ross Elementary School
Standard public school
502 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Central Elem
Standard public school
381 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Northwest Elem
Standard public school
380 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Linn Elementary
Standard public school
361 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Beeson Elementary
Standard public school
355 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~375 students)
Frequently asked questions about Soule Elementary School
How many students attend Soule Elementary School?
Soule Elementary School has 375 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dodge City, KS. CCD year-over-year: 403 (2022-23) → 400 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Soule Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Soule Elementary School is 18.8:1, which is 36% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Soule Elementary School?
67.7% of students at Soule Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Soule Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Soule Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 82.9% of enrollment, in Dodge City, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Soule Elementary School?
Soule Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Soule Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Dodge City?
By Resource Investment Index, Soule Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Dodge City, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Dodge City on the city page.
What other schools are in Dodge City?
Besides Soule Elementary School, Dodge City also operates Dodge City High School (2,178 students), Dodge City Middle School (808 students), and Comanche Middle School (783 students). See the Dodge City district page for the complete list.