At a glance
Reported students
421
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27.32
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kansas elementary enrollment
78th percentile
Compared with 708 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
433.5
Quail Run Elementary: 421 reported students.
State peer staffing position
87th percentile
15.4:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 403
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.7:1
What the reported data says about Quail Run Elementary
Quail Run Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Lawrence. It is one of 18 current school records connected to Lawrence. NCES reports 421 students for 2024–25.
Among 708 elementary schools in Kansas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 311 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 78th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.4:1, above the Kansas median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (70.5%) and multiracial (12.6%). English learners represent 1.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Quail Run Elementary
- 1How do the reported 15.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.32 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 25.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White70.5%
- Hispanic7.6%
- Black5.9%
- Asian2.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial12.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Lawrence
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
New York Elem
Elementary · Grades PK–05
415 reported students
Deerfield Elem
Elementary · Grades KG–05
433 reported students
Schwegler Elem
Elementary · Grades KG–05
434 reported students
Sunflower Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
444 reported students
Sunset Hill Elem
Elementary · Grades KG–05
398 reported students
Hillcrest Elem
Elementary · Grades KG–05
393 reported students
Public schools near Quail Run Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Langston Hughes Elem Elementary · Lawrence | KG–05 | 560 | 1.4 mi |
| Sunset Hill Elem Elementary · Lawrence | KG–05 | 398 | 1.7 mi |
| Sunflower Elementary Elementary · Lawrence | PK–05 | 444 | 1.8 mi |
| Deerfield Elem Elementary · Lawrence | KG–05 | 433 | 2.1 mi |
| Hillcrest Elem Elementary · Lawrence | KG–05 | 393 | 2.3 mi |
| Schwegler Elem Elementary · Lawrence | KG–05 | 434 | 2.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Quail Run Elementary
What grades does Quail Run Elementary serve?
Quail Run Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Lawrence.
How many students attend Quail Run Elementary?
Quail Run Elementary reported 421 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 78th percentile among 708 Kansas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 403 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Quail Run Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 15.4:1, based on 421 students and 27.32 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kansas median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Quail Run Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Quail Run Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lawrence attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Quail Run Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
25.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Quail Run Elementary in?
Quail Run Elementary is part of Lawrence, based in Lawrence, KS, which operates 18 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Quail Run Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Langston Hughes Elem (1.4 mi), Sunset Hill Elem (1.7 mi), Sunflower Elementary (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.