- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Osawatomie, KS
Trojan Elem
Federal NCES profile for Trojan Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 201026000771
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Trojan Elem earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Kansas schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Osawatomie · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 63.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Trojan Elem has class sizes smaller than 83% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Trojan Elem ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Osawatomie, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Trojan Elem shrank from 375 students in 2022-23 to 353 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 201026000771 · Osawatomie, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
341 enr · 10.7:1 · 63.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Osawatomie High (295 students)
Trojan Elem shrank from 375 students in 2022-23 to 353 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Trojan Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Trojan Elem
341 students
- Osawatomie Hig
Osawatomie High
295 students
- Osawatomie Mid
Osawatomie Middle School
195 students
- Swenson Early
Swenson Early Childhood Education Center
172 students
- Osawatomie Vir 18
Osawatomie Virtual School
18 students
What this shows Trojan Elem reports 341 students on the CCD universe file.
How Trojan Elem compares
Trojan 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 22% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.7% | ▲ 49% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 341 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
341
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 17% in Kansas - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.0%
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
$16,089
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 227 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.7%
Two or More 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.2, Trojan Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Osawatomie reports $16,089 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Trojan Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osawatomie High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Osawatomie Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Swenson Early Childhood Education Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osawatomie Virtual School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Trojan Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 172
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 18
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~341 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Trojan Elem
How many students attend Trojan Elem?
Trojan Elem has 341 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Osawatomie, KS. CCD year-over-year: 375 (2022-23) → 353 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trojan Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Trojan Elem is 10.7:1, which is 22% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 32% 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 Trojan Elem?
63.7% of students at Trojan Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Trojan Elem?
The largest demographic group at Trojan Elem is White at 82.7% of enrollment, in Osawatomie, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Trojan Elem?
Trojan Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Trojan Elem rank among public schools in Osawatomie?
By Resource Investment Index, Trojan Elem ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Osawatomie, 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 Osawatomie on the city page.
What other schools are in Osawatomie?
Besides Trojan Elem, Osawatomie also operates Osawatomie High (295 students), Osawatomie Middle School (195 students), and Swenson Early Childhood Education Center (172 students). See the Osawatomie district page for the complete list.