- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Uniontown, KS
West Bourbon Elementary
Federal NCES profile for West Bourbon Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201245000151
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Bourbon Elementary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 60.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 263
- students enrolled
West Bourbon Elementary has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
West Bourbon Elementary shrank from 292 students in 2022-23 to 273 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 19.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 201245000151 · Uniontown, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
263 enr · 13.2:1 · 60.3% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Uniontown High School (178 students)
West Bourbon Elementary shrank from 292 students in 2022-23 to 273 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 19.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
How West Bourbon Elementary compares
West Bourbon Elementary 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.3% | ▲ 41% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 263 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
263
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Kansas - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,745
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 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.9%
Two or More 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.0, West Bourbon Elementary is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Uniontown reports $15,745 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Bourbon Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uniontown High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Bourbon Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Uniontown
1 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 (~263 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Bourbon Elementary
How many students attend West Bourbon Elementary?
West Bourbon Elementary has 263 students enrolled. It is a public school in Uniontown, KS. CCD year-over-year: 292 (2022-23) → 273 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Bourbon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Bourbon Elementary is 13.2:1, which is 4% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 16% 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 West Bourbon Elementary?
60.3% of students at West Bourbon Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Bourbon Elementary?
The largest demographic group at West Bourbon Elementary is White at 90.9% of enrollment, in Uniontown, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Bourbon Elementary?
West Bourbon Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Uniontown?
Besides West Bourbon Elementary, Uniontown also operates Uniontown High School (178 students). See the Uniontown district page for the complete list.