- Enrollment
- 1,713
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Riley, KS
Ware Elem
Federal NCES profile for Ware Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200789001616
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ware Elem earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Kansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Fort Riley · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 24.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ware Elem has class sizes larger than 82% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ware Elem ranks #3 of 3 schools in Fort Riley, KS.
School address
District: Geary County Schools · Kansas
NCES ID 200789001616 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Ware Elem held near 697 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 39.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 200789001616 · Fort Riley, KS Other · MID · TRAD
623 enr · 16:1 · 24.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Junction City Sr High (1,713 students)
Ware Elem held near 697 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 39.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Ware Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Junction City
Junction City Sr High
1,713 students
- Junction City
Junction City Middle School
900 students
- This school 623
Ware Elem
623 students
- Ltg Richard J. 615
Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary
615 students
- Fort Riley Mid 541
Fort Riley Middle School
541 students
- Morris Hill El 413
Morris Hill Elem
413 students
What this shows Ware Elem reports 623 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ware Elem compares
Ware 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 16% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.9% | ▼ 42% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 623 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
623
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Kansas - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.1%
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
$14,825
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 623 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.5%
Hispanic or Latino 27.8%
African American 12.4%
Two or More 10.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.2%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 43.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Ware Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Geary County Schools reports $14,825 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ware Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junction City Sr High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Junction City Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fort Riley Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Morris Hill Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ware Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 900
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Fort Riley
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~623 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ware Elem
How many students attend Ware Elem?
Ware Elem has 623 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Riley, KS. CCD year-over-year: 690 (2022-23) → 697 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ware Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Ware Elem is 16:1, which is 16% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ware Elem?
24.9% of students at Ware Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ware Elem?
The largest demographic group at Ware Elem is White at 43.5% of enrollment, in Fort Riley, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ware Elem?
Ware Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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).
How does Ware Elem rank among schools in Fort Riley?
By Resource Investment Index, Ware Elem ranks #3 of 3 schools in Fort Riley, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Geary County Schools?
Besides Ware Elem, Geary County Schools also operates Junction City Sr High (1,713 students), Junction City Middle School (900 students), and Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary (615 students). See the Geary County Schools district page for the complete list.