- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Colwich, KS
St. Marks School
Federal NCES profile for St. Marks School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201108002034
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. Marks School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Kansas schools.
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 9.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 315
- students enrolled
St. Marks School has class sizes larger than 73% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
St. Marks School held near 323 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.4 → 21.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 201108002034 · Colwich, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
315 enr · 15:1 · 9.2% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Andale Elem-Middle (447 students)
St. Marks School held near 323 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.4 → 21.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
St. Marks School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Andale Elem-Mi
Andale Elem-Middle
447 students
- Garden Plain E
Garden Plain Elem
445 students
- Andale High
Andale High
381 students
- This school
St. Marks School
315 students
- Colwich Elem
Colwich Elem
227 students
- Garden Plain H 174
Garden Plain High
174 students
What this shows St. Marks School reports 315 students on the CCD universe file.
How St. Marks School compares
St. Marks 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.2% | ▼ 78% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 315 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
315
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Kansas - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,394
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 315 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 86.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 86.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.7, St. Marks School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Renwick reports $11,394 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How St. Marks School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andale Elem-Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garden Plain Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Andale High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colwich Elem | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garden Plain High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St. Marks School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 227
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Similar other schools in Colwich
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 (~315 students)
Frequently asked questions about St. Marks School
How many students attend St. Marks School?
St. Marks School has 315 students enrolled. It is a public school in Colwich, KS. CCD year-over-year: 315 (2022-23) → 323 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Marks School?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Marks School is 15:1, which is 9% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at St. Marks School?
9.2% of students at St. Marks School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St. Marks School?
The largest demographic group at St. Marks School is White at 86.3% of enrollment, in Colwich, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. Marks School?
St. Marks School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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).
What other schools are in Renwick?
Besides St. Marks School, Renwick also operates Andale Elem-Middle (447 students), Garden Plain Elem (445 students), and Andale High (381 students). See the Renwick district page for the complete list.