- Enrollment
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Walton, KS
Walton Rural Life Center
Federal NCES profile for Walton Rural Life Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200996002031Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walton Rural Life Center earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Kansas schools.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 45.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 132
- students enrolled
Walton Rural Life Center has class sizes smaller than 80% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
NCES CCD campus card
132 on latest CCD 200996002031 · Walton, KS Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
132 enr · 11:1 · 45.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Newton Sr High (932 students)
Walton Rural Life Center CCD stamps from the federal school universe. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Walton Rural Life Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newton Sr High
Newton Sr High
932 students
- Santa Fe 5/6 C
Santa Fe 5/6 Center
440 students
- Chisholm Middl
Chisholm Middle School
422 students
- Northridge Ele 345
Northridge Elementary
345 students
- South Breeze E 316
South Breeze Elementary
316 students
- This school 132
Walton Rural Life Center
132 students
What this shows Walton Rural Life Center reports 132 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walton Rural Life Center compares
Walton Rural Life Center vs Kansas and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 20% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.5% | ▲ 7% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 132 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
132
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 20% in Kansas - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.0%
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
$15,994
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Newton reports $15,994 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walton Rural Life Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Sr High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Santa Fe 5/6 Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chisholm Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northridge Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Breeze Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walton Rural Life Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~132 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walton Rural Life Center
How many students attend Walton Rural Life Center?
Walton Rural Life Center has 132 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Walton, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walton Rural Life Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Walton Rural Life Center is 11:1, which is 20% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 30% 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 Walton Rural Life Center?
45.5% of students at Walton Rural Life Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walton Rural Life Center?
Walton Rural Life Center has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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).
What other schools are in Newton?
Besides Walton Rural Life Center, Newton also operates Newton Sr High (932 students), Santa Fe 5/6 Center (440 students), and Chisholm Middle School (422 students). See the Newton district page for the complete list.