- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+89 students YoY
Tonganoxie Elem grew from 847 students in 2022-23 to 936 in 2023-24 (+10.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 64.9 → 61.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+89 students YoY 201221001864 · Tonganoxie, KS Other · MID · TRAD
919 enr · 14.4:1 · 23.8% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Tonganoxie High (620 students)
Tonganoxie Elem grew from 847 students in 2022-23 to 936 in 2023-24 (+10.5%). Teacher FTE lost 64.9 → 61.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Tonganoxie Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Tonganoxie Elem
919 students
- Tonganoxie Hig
Tonganoxie High
620 students
- Tonganoxie Mid
Tonganoxie Middle School
433 students
What this shows Tonganoxie Elem reports 919 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tonganoxie Elem compares
Tonganoxie Elem is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,129
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
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.
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
District finance for Tonganoxie reports $12,129 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~919 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 847 (2022-23) → 936 (2023-24), up 89.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.