Enrollment
100
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 201179001509
South Haven Elem — South Haven, KS
Federal NCES profile for South Haven Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 48/100.
👥 Class size 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: South Haven · Kansas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Kansas avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.8%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Haven Elem compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
South Haven Elem reports 100 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 9.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 22% below the Kansas state mean of 14.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 30% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 23.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 44% below the Kansas average and 54% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 200 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding South Haven spends $18,042 per pupil district-wide, above the Kansas average of $17,342 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 15.4% from local sources (property taxes), 78.3% from the state, and 6.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How South Haven Elem compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Kansas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.8% | ▼ 44% | 42.7% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 100 | top 16% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
23.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 44% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
— 22% below state mean
Top 18% in Kansas — lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$18,042
per pupil, district-wide
— above Kansas avg of $17,342
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 200 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 100 Top 16% in Kansas — larger than 84% of 1,354 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 9.0
Students per teacher 11.2:1 -22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 23.8% -44% vs state
NCES ID 201179001509
Student demographics
White 92.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Asian 2.0%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: White at 92.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 200:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Haven, which includes South Haven Elem.
$18,042
Per student
+4%
vs Kansas
Avg $17,342
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 15.4%
State 78.3%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 120
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
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1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Frequently asked questions about South Haven Elem
How many students attend South Haven Elem?
South Haven Elem has 100 students enrolled. It is a other school in South Haven, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Haven Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at South Haven Elem is 11.2:1, which is 22% lower than the Kansas average of 14.4:1 and 30% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Haven Elem?
23.8% of students at South Haven Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Haven Elem?
The largest demographic group at South Haven Elem is White at 92.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in South Haven, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Haven Elem?
South Haven Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.