- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Scott, KS
Winfield Scott Elem
Federal NCES profile for Winfield Scott Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200618000147
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winfield Scott Elem earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Kansas schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Fort Scott · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.6:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 66.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Winfield Scott Elem has class sizes smaller than 93% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winfield Scott Elem ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Fort Scott, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Winfield Scott Elem shrank from 469 students in 2022-23 to 442 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 200618000147 · Fort Scott, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
311 enr · 8.6:1 · 66.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Scott Sr High (578 students)
Winfield Scott Elem shrank from 469 students in 2022-23 to 442 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Winfield Scott Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fort Scott Sr
Fort Scott Sr High
578 students
- Fort Scott Mid
Fort Scott Middle School
372 students
- Eugene Ware El
Eugene Ware Elem
361 students
- This school
Winfield Scott Elem
311 students
What this shows Winfield Scott Elem reports 311 students on the CCD universe file.
How Winfield Scott Elem compares
Winfield Scott Elem 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 | 8.6:1 | ▼ 38% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.1% | ▲ 55% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.6:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
311
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
8.6:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 7% in Kansas - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.8%
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
$14,109
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.4%
Two or More 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
African American 2.9%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 80.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.0, Winfield Scott Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Fort Scott reports $14,109 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Winfield Scott Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Scott Sr High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Scott Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eugene Ware Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winfield Scott Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~311 students)
Frequently asked questions about Winfield Scott Elem
How many students attend Winfield Scott Elem?
Winfield Scott Elem has 311 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Scott, KS. CCD year-over-year: 469 (2022-23) → 442 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winfield Scott Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Winfield Scott Elem is 8.6:1, which is 38% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 45% 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 Winfield Scott Elem?
66.1% of students at Winfield Scott Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winfield Scott Elem?
The largest demographic group at Winfield Scott Elem is White at 80.4% of enrollment, in Fort Scott, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winfield Scott Elem?
Winfield Scott Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Winfield Scott Elem rank among public schools in Fort Scott?
By Resource Investment Index, Winfield Scott Elem ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Fort Scott, 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 Fort Scott?
Besides Winfield Scott Elem, Fort Scott also operates Fort Scott Sr High (578 students), Fort Scott Middle School (372 students), and Eugene Ware Elem (361 students). See the Fort Scott district page for the complete list.