Enrollment
919
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tonganoxie, KS
Tonganoxie Elem
Federal NCES profile for Tonganoxie Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201221001864
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tonganoxie Elem earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Tonganoxie · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 23.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Tonganoxie Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tonganoxie Elem ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Tonganoxie, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
64.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.8%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tonganoxie Elem compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tonganoxie Elem
Tonganoxie Elem is a large combined-grade school in Tonganoxie, Kansas, enrolling 919 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kansas, bigger than 95% of state schools at 919 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Among 69 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #8, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 368 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Tonganoxie spends $11,510 per pupil, 26% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Tonganoxie also operates Tonganoxie High (620 students) and Tonganoxie Middle School (433 students) alongside Tonganoxie 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 Tonganoxie Elem compares
Tonganoxie 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.8% | ▼ 44% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 919 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
919
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Kansas - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,510
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 368 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 82.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 82.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.9, Tonganoxie Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tonganoxie, which includes Tonganoxie Elem.
$11,510
Per student
-26%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.4%
State 64.9%
Federal 5.8%
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 Tonganoxie Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonganoxie High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tonganoxie Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tonganoxie Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~919 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Tonganoxie Elem
How many students attend Tonganoxie Elem?
Tonganoxie Elem has 919 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tonganoxie, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tonganoxie Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Tonganoxie Elem is 14.4:1, which is 4% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tonganoxie Elem?
23.8% of students at Tonganoxie Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tonganoxie Elem?
The largest demographic group at Tonganoxie Elem is White at 82.3% of enrollment, in Tonganoxie, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tonganoxie Elem?
Tonganoxie Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Tonganoxie Elem rank among public schools in Tonganoxie?
By Resource Investment Index, Tonganoxie Elem ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Tonganoxie, 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 Tonganoxie on the city page.
Is Tonganoxie Elem a good school?
Tonganoxie Elem earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas. 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 Tonganoxie?
Besides Tonganoxie Elem, Tonganoxie also operates Tonganoxie High (620 students) and Tonganoxie Middle School (433 students). See the Tonganoxie district page for the complete list.
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