- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tescott, KS
Tescott Elem
Federal NCES profile for Tescott Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200396000166
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tescott Elem earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Kansas schools.
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 62.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 69
- students enrolled
Tescott Elem has class sizes smaller than 88% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Tescott Elem shrank from 95 students in 2022-23 to 79 in 2023-24 (-16.8%).
Teacher FTE added 7.7 → 8.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 200396000166 · Tescott, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
69 enr · 9.9:1 · 62.1% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Bennington Elem (235 students)
Tescott Elem shrank from 95 students in 2022-23 to 79 in 2023-24 (-16.8%). Teacher FTE added 7.7 → 8.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Tescott Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bennington Ele
Bennington Elem
235 students
- Bennington Jun
Bennington Junior High/High School
219 students
- Tescott Junior 72
Tescott Junior High/High School
72 students
- This school 69
Tescott Elem
69 students
What this shows Tescott Elem reports 69 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tescott Elem compares
Tescott Elem is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.9:1 | ▼ 28% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.1% | ▲ 45% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 69 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
69
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 12% in Kansas - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,667
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.4%
Two or More 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
Largest group: White at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.3, Tescott Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Twin Valley reports $14,667 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tescott Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennington Elem | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bennington Junior High/High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tescott Junior High/High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tescott Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 72
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Tescott
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 (~69 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tescott Elem
How many students attend Tescott Elem?
Tescott Elem has 69 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tescott, KS. CCD year-over-year: 95 (2022-23) → 79 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tescott Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Tescott Elem is 9.9:1, which is 28% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 37% 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 Tescott Elem?
62.1% of students at Tescott Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tescott Elem?
The largest demographic group at Tescott Elem is White at 88.4% of enrollment, in Tescott, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tescott Elem?
Tescott Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Twin Valley?
Besides Tescott Elem, Twin Valley also operates Bennington Elem (235 students), Bennington Junior High/High School (219 students), and Tescott Junior High/High School (72 students). See the Twin Valley district page for the complete list.