Enrollment
401
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Emporia, KS
Village Elem
Federal NCES profile for Village Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200594000222
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Village Elem earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Kansas schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Emporia · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 48.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Village Elem has class sizes larger than 77% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Village Elem ranks #6 of 6 schools in Emporia, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.1%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Village Elem compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Village Elem
Village Elem is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Emporia, Kansas, enrolling 401 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 48.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 401 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 1,346 Kansas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 254 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #247, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (46%) (diversity index 57/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Emporia's public schools, it stands alongside Riverside Elementary (385 students): Village Elem is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.4:1 vs 14.8:1).
Emporia also operates Emporia High (1,494 students) and Emporia Middle School (843 students) alongside Village Elem.
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 Village Elem compares
Village Elem on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.1% | ▲ 13% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 401 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
401
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Kansas - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.4%
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
$15,415
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 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 46.4%
Hispanic or Latino 46.1%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 46.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.0, Village Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Emporia, which includes Village Elem.
$15,415
Per student
0%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.0%
State 64.8%
Federal 9.2%
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 Village Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emporia High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emporia Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverside Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Timmerman Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walnut Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Village Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,494
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Emporia
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Riverside Elementary
Standard public school
385 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Timmerman Elementary
Standard public school
370 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Walnut Elem
Standard public school
312 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
W a White Elem
Standard public school
248 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Logan Ave Elem
Standard public school
208 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~401 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Village Elem
How many students attend Village Elem?
Village Elem has 401 students enrolled. It is a public school in Emporia, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Village Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Village Elem is 15.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Village Elem?
48.1% of students at Village Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Village Elem?
The largest demographic group at Village Elem is White at 46.4% of enrollment, in Emporia, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Village Elem?
Village Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Village Elem rank among schools in Emporia?
By Resource Investment Index, Village Elem ranks #6 of 6 schools in Emporia, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Emporia on the city page.
Is Village Elem a good school?
Village Elem earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% 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 Emporia?
Besides Village Elem, Emporia also operates Emporia High (1,494 students), Emporia Middle School (843 students), and Riverside Elementary (385 students). See the Emporia district page for the complete list.
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