- Enrollment
- 1,494
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Village Elem held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.8 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 200594000222 · Emporia, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
401 enr · 15.4:1 · 48.1% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Emporia High (1,494 students)
Village Elem held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.8 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Village Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Emporia High
Emporia High
1,494 students
- Emporia Middle
Emporia Middle School
843 students
- This school 401
Village Elem
401 students
- Riverside Elem 385
Riverside Elementary
385 students
- Timmerman Elem 370
Timmerman Elementary
370 students
- Walnut Elem 312
Walnut Elem
312 students
What this shows Village Elem reports 401 students on the CCD universe file.
How Village Elem compares
Village Elem 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,701
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
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.
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
District finance for Emporia reports $15,701 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~401 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 385 (2022-23) → 386 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.