- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Valley Center, KS
Valley Center Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Valley Center Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 201251002038
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley Center Intermediate School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Kansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Valley Center · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 34.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley Center Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 70% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Center Intermediate School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Valley Center, KS.
School address
District: Valley Center Pub Sch · Kansas
NCES ID 201251002038 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Valley Center Intermediate School held near 457 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 201251002038 · Valley Center, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
443 enr · 14.8:1 · 34.4% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley Center High (1,011 students)
Valley Center Intermediate School held near 457 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Valley Center Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley Center
Valley Center High
1,011 students
- Valley Center
Valley Center Middle School
802 students
- This school
Valley Center Intermediate School
443 students
- Wheatland Elem 325
Wheatland Elem
325 students
- West Elem 264
West Elem
264 students
- Abilene Elem 254
Abilene Elem
254 students
What this shows Valley Center Intermediate School reports 443 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley Center Intermediate School compares
Valley Center Intermediate 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.4% | ▼ 19% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 443 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
443
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Kansas - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.3%
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
$14,612
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 222 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 76.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.1, Valley Center Intermediate School is about as mixed as the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Valley Center Pub Sch reports $14,612 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valley Center Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Center High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley Center Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wheatland Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Abilene Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley Center Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 802
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Valley Center
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~443 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valley Center Intermediate School
How many students attend Valley Center Intermediate School?
Valley Center Intermediate School has 443 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Valley Center, KS. CCD year-over-year: 480 (2022-23) → 457 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Center Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Center Intermediate School is 14.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valley Center Intermediate School?
34.4% of students at Valley Center Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley Center Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Valley Center Intermediate School is White at 76.3% of enrollment, in Valley Center, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley Center Intermediate School?
Valley Center Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Valley Center Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Valley Center?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Center Intermediate School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Valley Center, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Valley Center on the city page.
What other schools are in Valley Center Pub Sch?
Besides Valley Center Intermediate School, Valley Center Pub Sch also operates Valley Center High (1,011 students), Valley Center Middle School (802 students), and Wheatland Elem (325 students). See the Valley Center Pub Sch district page for the complete list.