Enrollment
36
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 200381002166
Usd 508 Eacademy — Baxter Springs, KS
Federal NCES profile for Usd 508 Eacademy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 61/100.
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 93
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Baxter Springs · Kansas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Usd 508 Eacademy reports 36 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 36 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Baxter Springs spends $15,424 per pupil district-wide, below the Kansas average of $17,342 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 13.1% from local sources (property taxes), 81.5% from the state, and 5.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (C+), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Usd 508 Eacademy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Kansas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 36 | top 5% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Funding equity
$15,424
per pupil, district-wide
— below Kansas avg of $17,342
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 36 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
Enrollment 36 Top 5% in Kansas — larger than 95% of 1,354 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 200381002166
Student demographics
White 80.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.3%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Largest group: White at 80.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 36:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baxter Springs, which includes Usd 508 Eacademy.
$15,424
Per student
-11%
vs Kansas
Avg $17,342
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 13.1%
State 81.5%
Federal 5.4%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
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2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Usd 508 Eacademy
How many students attend Usd 508 Eacademy?
Usd 508 Eacademy has 36 students enrolled. It is a other school in Baxter Springs, KS.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Usd 508 Eacademy?
The largest demographic group at Usd 508 Eacademy is White at 80.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Baxter Springs, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Usd 508 Eacademy?
Usd 508 Eacademy has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (C+) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.