- Enrollment
- 1,218
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Tecumseh South Elem held near 470 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.6 → 33.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 201218001138 · Tecumseh, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
464 enr · 13.6:1 · 32.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Shawnee Heights High (1,218 students)
Tecumseh South Elem held near 470 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.6 → 33.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Tecumseh South Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shawnee Height
Shawnee Heights High
1,218 students
- Berryton Elem
Berryton Elem
560 students
- Shawnee Height
Shawnee Heights Middle
540 students
- This school 464
Tecumseh South Elem
464 students
- Tecumseh North 435
Tecumseh North Elem
435 students
- Shawnee Height 429
Shawnee Heights Elem
429 students
What this shows Tecumseh South Elem reports 464 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tecumseh South Elem compares
Tecumseh South 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,340
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 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.
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
District finance for Shawnee Heights reports $12,340 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~464 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 492 (2022-23) → 470 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.