- Enrollment
- 122
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Valley Falls, KS
Valley Falls Elem
Federal NCES profile for Valley Falls Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201254000662
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley Falls Elem earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Kansas schools.
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 31.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 262
- students enrolled
Valley Falls Elem has class sizes smaller than 71% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Valley Falls · Kansas
NCES ID 201254000662 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Valley Falls Elem shrank from 284 students in 2022-23 to 263 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.4 → 20.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 201254000662 · Valley Falls, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
262 enr · 11.9:1 · 31.3% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley Falls High (122 students)
Valley Falls Elem shrank from 284 students in 2022-23 to 263 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE lost 22.4 → 20.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
How Valley Falls Elem compares
Valley Falls 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.3% | ▼ 27% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 262 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
262
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 29% in Kansas - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.5%
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
$14,686
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 88.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.1, Valley Falls Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Valley Falls reports $14,686 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valley Falls Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Falls High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley Falls Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~262 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valley Falls Elem
How many students attend Valley Falls Elem?
Valley Falls Elem has 262 students enrolled. It is a public school in Valley Falls, KS. CCD year-over-year: 284 (2022-23) → 263 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Falls Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Falls Elem is 11.9:1, which is 14% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 24% 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 Valley Falls Elem?
31.3% of students at Valley Falls Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley Falls Elem?
The largest demographic group at Valley Falls Elem is White at 88.5% of enrollment, in Valley Falls, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley Falls Elem?
Valley Falls 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).
What other schools are in Valley Falls?
Besides Valley Falls Elem, Valley Falls also operates Valley Falls High (122 students). See the Valley Falls district page for the complete list.