- Enrollment
- 113
- Students per teacher
- 28.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Protection, KS
South Central Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Central Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200504000492
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Central Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 80% of Kansas schools.
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 40.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 121
- students enrolled
South Central Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Comanche County · Kansas
NCES ID 200504000492 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
South Central Elementary School shrank from 154 students in 2022-23 to 139 in 2023-24 (-9.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.3 → 9.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 200504000492 · Protection, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
121 enr · 11:1 · 40.9% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: South Central Middle School (113 students)
South Central Elementary School shrank from 154 students in 2022-23 to 139 in 2023-24 (-9.7%). Teacher FTE lost 11.3 → 9.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
South Central Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
South Central Elementary School
121 students
- South Central
South Central Middle School
113 students
- South Central
South Central High School
88 students
What this shows South Central Elementary School reports 121 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Central Elementary School compares
South Central Elementary School 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 20% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.9% | ▼ 4% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 121 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
121
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 20% in Kansas - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.4%
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
$18,953
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%
Two or More 2.5%
Largest group: White at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.6, South Central Elementary School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Comanche County reports $18,953 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Central Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Central Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Central High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Central Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 88
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~121 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Central Elementary School
How many students attend South Central Elementary School?
South Central Elementary School has 121 students enrolled. It is a public school in Protection, KS. CCD year-over-year: 154 (2022-23) → 139 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Central Elementary School is 11:1, which is 20% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 30% 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 South Central Elementary School?
40.9% of students at South Central Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Central Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Central Elementary School is White at 81.0% of enrollment, in Protection, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Central Elementary School?
South Central Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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).
What other schools are in Comanche County?
Besides South Central Elementary School, Comanche County also operates South Central Middle School (113 students) and South Central High School (88 students). See the Comanche County district page for the complete list.