Enrollment
144
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 201212001976
Sylvan-Lucas Unified Jr. Sr — Sylvan Grove, KS
Federal NCES profile for Sylvan-Lucas Unified Jr. Sr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 60/100.
👥 Class size 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 45
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: Sylvan Grove · 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)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Kansas avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.9%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sylvan-Lucas Unified Jr. Sr 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
Sylvan-Lucas Unified Jr. Sr reports 144 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 10.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 19% 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 27% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 31.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 25% below the Kansas average and 38% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 144 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 22.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Sylvan Grove spends $15,854 per pupil district-wide, below the Kansas average of $17,342 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 27.0% from local sources (property taxes), 65.4% from the state, and 7.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (C+), calculated from 4 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 Sylvan-Lucas Unified Jr. Sr 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.9% | ▼ 25% | 42.7% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 144 | top 24% | — | — |
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
31.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 25% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
— 19% below state mean
Top 22% in Kansas — lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
22.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,854
per pupil, district-wide
— below Kansas avg of $17,342
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 144 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 144 Top 24% in Kansas — larger than 76% of 1,354 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 10.0
Students per teacher 11.6:1 -19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 31.9% -25% vs state
NCES ID 201212001976
Student demographics
White 89.6%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Largest group: White at 89.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 144:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 22.2%
In-school suspensions 7
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sylvan Grove, which includes Sylvan-Lucas Unified Jr. Sr.
$15,854
Per student
-9%
vs Kansas
Avg $17,342
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 27.0%
State 65.4%
Federal 7.6%
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
- 125
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
Educator & family resources
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Frequently asked questions about Sylvan-Lucas Unified Jr. Sr
How many students attend Sylvan-Lucas Unified Jr. Sr?
Sylvan-Lucas Unified Jr. Sr has 144 students enrolled. It is a other school in Sylvan Grove, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sylvan-Lucas Unified Jr. Sr?
The student-teacher ratio at Sylvan-Lucas Unified Jr. Sr is 11.6:1, which is 19% lower than the Kansas average of 14.4:1 and 27% 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 Sylvan-Lucas Unified Jr. Sr?
31.9% of students at Sylvan-Lucas Unified Jr. Sr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sylvan-Lucas Unified Jr. Sr?
The largest demographic group at Sylvan-Lucas Unified Jr. Sr is White at 89.6%. The school serves a student body in Sylvan Grove, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sylvan-Lucas Unified Jr. Sr?
Sylvan-Lucas Unified Jr. Sr has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (C+) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.