- Enrollment
- 1,432
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · De Soto, KS
Starside Elem
Federal NCES profile for Starside Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200549001462
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Starside Elem earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Kansas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in De Soto · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 38.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Starside Elem has class sizes smaller than 71% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Starside Elem ranks #3 of 3 public schools in De Soto, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Starside Elem held near 439 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.3 → 39.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 200549001462 · De Soto, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
428 enr · 11.9:1 · 38.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Mill Valley High School (1,432 students)
Starside Elem held near 439 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.3 → 39.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Starside Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mill Valley Hi
Mill Valley High School
1,432 students
- De Soto High
De Soto High School
918 students
- Mill Creek Mid
Mill Creek Middle School
676 students
- Monticello Tra
Monticello Trails Middle School
655 students
- Mize Elementar 474
Mize Elementary School
474 students
- This school 428
Starside Elem
428 students
What this shows Starside Elem reports 428 students on the CCD universe file.
How Starside Elem compares
Starside Elem 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.4% | ▼ 10% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 428 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
428
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 29% in Kansas - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.9%
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
$12,253
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 428 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.8%
Hispanic or Latino 37.6%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 55.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Starside Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for De Soto reports $12,253 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Starside Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| De Soto High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mill Creek Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monticello Trails Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mize Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Starside Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 676
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in De Soto
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 (~428 students)
Frequently asked questions about Starside Elem
How many students attend Starside Elem?
Starside Elem has 428 students enrolled. It is a public school in De Soto, KS. CCD year-over-year: 445 (2022-23) → 439 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Starside Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Starside Elem is 11.9:1, which is 14% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 24% 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 Starside Elem?
38.4% of students at Starside Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Starside Elem?
The largest demographic group at Starside Elem is White at 55.8% of enrollment, in De Soto, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Starside Elem?
Starside Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Starside Elem rank among public schools in De Soto?
By Resource Investment Index, Starside Elem ranks #3 of 3 public schools in De Soto, 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 De Soto?
Besides Starside Elem, De Soto also operates Mill Valley High School (1,432 students), De Soto High School (918 students), and Mill Creek Middle School (676 students). See the De Soto district page for the complete list.