- Enrollment
- 1,494
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Emporia, KS
Timmerman Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Timmerman Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200594001797
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Timmerman Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Emporia · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 35.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Timmerman Elementary has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Timmerman Elementary ranks #1 of 6 schools in Emporia, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Timmerman Elementary held near 367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 200594001797 · Emporia, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
370 enr · 13.2:1 · 35.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Emporia High (1,494 students)
Timmerman Elementary held near 367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Timmerman Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Emporia High
Emporia High
1,494 students
- Emporia Middle
Emporia Middle School
843 students
- Village Elem 401
Village Elem
401 students
- Riverside Elem 385
Riverside Elementary
385 students
- This school 370
Timmerman Elementary
370 students
- Walnut Elem 312
Walnut Elem
312 students
What this shows Timmerman Elementary reports 370 students on the CCD universe file.
How Timmerman Elementary compares
Timmerman Elementary 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.0% | ▼ 18% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Kansas - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.4%
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
$15,701
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
3
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.9%
Hispanic or Latino 35.1%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 2.2%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 58.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, Timmerman Elementary is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Emporia reports $15,701 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Timmerman Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emporia High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emporia Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Village Elem | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walnut Elem | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Timmerman Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Emporia
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Village Elem
Standard public school
401 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Riverside Elementary
Standard public school
385 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Walnut Elem
Standard public school
312 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
W a White Elem
Standard public school
248 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Logan Ave Elem
Standard public school
208 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~370 students)
Frequently asked questions about Timmerman Elementary
How many students attend Timmerman Elementary?
Timmerman Elementary has 370 students enrolled. It is a public school in Emporia, KS. CCD year-over-year: 386 (2022-23) → 367 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Timmerman Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Timmerman Elementary is 13.2:1, which is 4% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 16% 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 Timmerman Elementary?
35.0% of students at Timmerman Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Timmerman Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Timmerman Elementary is White at 58.9% of enrollment, in Emporia, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Timmerman Elementary?
Timmerman Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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).
How does Timmerman Elementary rank among schools in Emporia?
By Resource Investment Index, Timmerman Elementary ranks #1 of 6 schools in Emporia, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Emporia on the city page.
What other schools are in Emporia?
Besides Timmerman Elementary, Emporia also operates Emporia High (1,494 students), Emporia Middle School (843 students), and Village Elem (401 students). See the Emporia district page for the complete list.