Enrollment
443
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.4%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Valley Center Intermediate School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Valley Center Intermediate School
Valley Center Intermediate School is a mid-sized elementary school in Valley Center, Kansas, enrolling 443 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 443 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 261 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #64.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 222 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Valley Center's elementary schools, it stands alongside Wheatland Elem (325 students): Valley Center Intermediate School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.8:1 vs 13:1).
Valley Center Pub Sch also operates Valley Center High (1,011 students) and Valley Center Middle School (802 students) alongside Valley Center Intermediate School.
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 Valley Center Intermediate School compares
Valley Center Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,370
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Valley Center Pub Sch, which includes Valley Center Intermediate School.
$14,370
Per student
-7%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.5%
State 60.0%
Federal 6.5%
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 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
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~443 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Valley Center Intermediate School a good school?
Valley Center Intermediate School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Kansas schools. 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 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.
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