Enrollment
435
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tecumseh, KS
Tecumseh North Elem
Federal NCES profile for Tecumseh North Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201218001137
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tecumseh North Elem earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Tecumseh · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 47.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Tecumseh North Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tecumseh North Elem ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Tecumseh, KS.
School address
District: Shawnee Heights · Kansas
NCES ID 201218001137 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.2%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tecumseh North Elem compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tecumseh North Elem
Tecumseh North Elem is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Tecumseh, Kansas, enrolling 435 students.
At 13.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kansas median, within a few percentage points of the 13.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 47.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 435 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Among 237 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #173, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 435 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Shawnee Heights spends $11,626 per pupil, 25% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Tecumseh's public schools, it stands alongside Tecumseh South Elem (464 students): Tecumseh North Elem is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.6:1 vs 13.6:1).
Shawnee Heights also operates Shawnee Heights High (1,218 students) and Berryton Elem (560 students) alongside Tecumseh North Elem.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Tecumseh North Elem compares
Tecumseh North Elem on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.2% | ▲ 11% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 435 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
435
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Kansas - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.7%
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
$11,626
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
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 435 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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 61.1%
Hispanic or Latino 21.4%
Two or More 12.9%
African American 4.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, Tecumseh North Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shawnee Heights, which includes Tecumseh North Elem.
$11,626
Per student
-25%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.5%
State 72.2%
Federal 9.3%
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.
How Tecumseh North Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawnee Heights High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berryton Elem | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shawnee Heights Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tecumseh South Elem | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shawnee Heights Elem | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tecumseh North Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,218
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Tecumseh
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~435 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Tecumseh North Elem
How many students attend Tecumseh North Elem?
Tecumseh North Elem has 435 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tecumseh, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tecumseh North Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Tecumseh North Elem is 13.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 13% 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 Tecumseh North Elem?
47.2% of students at Tecumseh North Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tecumseh North Elem?
The largest demographic group at Tecumseh North Elem is White at 61.1% of enrollment, in Tecumseh, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tecumseh North Elem?
Tecumseh North Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tecumseh North Elem rank among public schools in Tecumseh?
By Resource Investment Index, Tecumseh North Elem ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Tecumseh, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Tecumseh on the city page.
Is Tecumseh North Elem a good school?
Tecumseh North Elem earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Shawnee Heights?
Besides Tecumseh North Elem, Shawnee Heights also operates Shawnee Heights High (1,218 students), Berryton Elem (560 students), and Shawnee Heights Middle (540 students). See the Shawnee Heights district page for the complete list.
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