Enrollment
464
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tecumseh, KS
Tecumseh South Elem
Federal NCES profile for Tecumseh South Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201218001138
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tecumseh South Elem earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Tecumseh · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 32.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Tecumseh South Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tecumseh South Elem ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Tecumseh, KS.
School address
District: Shawnee Heights · Kansas
NCES ID 201218001138 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.7%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tecumseh South Elem compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tecumseh South Elem
Tecumseh South Elem is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Tecumseh, Kansas, enrolling 464 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 below the state's typical profile, with 32.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 464 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 247 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #180, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 464 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights 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 North Elem (435 students): Tecumseh South Elem is larger 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 South 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 South Elem compares
Tecumseh South 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 | 32.7% | ▼ 23% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 464 | top 21% | - | - |
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.
464
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
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
21.6%
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 464 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 70.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%
Two or More 9.1%
African American 4.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 70.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.1, Tecumseh South 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 South 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 South Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawnee Heights High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berryton Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shawnee Heights Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tecumseh North Elem | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shawnee Heights Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tecumseh South 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
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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 (~464 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Tecumseh South Elem
How many students attend Tecumseh South Elem?
Tecumseh South Elem has 464 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tecumseh, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tecumseh South Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Tecumseh South 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 South Elem?
32.7% of students at Tecumseh South Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tecumseh South Elem?
The largest demographic group at Tecumseh South Elem is White at 70.3% of enrollment, in Tecumseh, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tecumseh South Elem?
Tecumseh South Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 South Elem rank among public schools in Tecumseh?
By Resource Investment Index, Tecumseh South Elem ranks #2 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 South Elem a good school?
Tecumseh South Elem earns 42/100 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 South 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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