- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tipton, KS
Tipton Community School
Federal NCES profile for Tipton Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200447001844
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 95
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tipton Community School earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Kansas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 10.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 46
- students enrolled
Tipton Community School has class sizes larger than 76% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Tipton Community School held near 50 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 3.8 → 4.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 200447001844 · Tipton, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
46 enr · 15.3:1 · 10.2% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside Elementary (163 students)
Tipton Community School held near 50 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 3.8 → 4.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Tipton Community School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakeside Eleme
Lakeside Elementary
163 students
- Lakeside Junio
Lakeside Junior/Senior High School
127 students
- This school 46
Tipton Community School
46 students
What this shows Tipton Community School reports 46 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tipton Community School compares
Tipton Community School 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.2% | ▼ 76% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 46 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
46
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Kansas - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
2.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$15,503
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 + 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 100.0%
Largest group: White at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Tipton Community School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waconda reports $15,503 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tipton Community School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeside Junior/Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tipton Community School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 127
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~46 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tipton Community School
How many students attend Tipton Community School?
Tipton Community School has 46 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tipton, KS. CCD year-over-year: 49 (2022-23) → 50 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tipton Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tipton Community School is 15.3:1, which is 11% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tipton Community School?
10.2% of students at Tipton Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tipton Community School?
The largest demographic group at Tipton Community School is White at 100.0% of enrollment, in Tipton, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tipton Community School?
Tipton Community School 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 Waconda?
Besides Tipton Community School, Waconda also operates Lakeside Elementary (163 students) and Lakeside Junior/Senior High School (127 students). See the Waconda district page for the complete list.