Southeast Saline Elem in Gypsum, KS

At a glance

Reported students

375

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

28.97

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

12.9:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–06

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Kansas elementary enrollment

68th percentile

Compared with 708 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

349

Southeast Saline Elem: 375 reported students.

State peer staffing position

48th percentile

12.9:1 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: 333
Teachers (FTE): 24.8
Student–teacher ratio: 13.4:1

What the reported data says about Southeast Saline Elem

Southeast Saline Elem is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Gypsum. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Southeast Of Saline. NCES reports 375 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 68th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.9:1, close to 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 (93.6%) and multiracial (4%). Students served under IDEA represent 18%. 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 Southeast Saline Elem

1How do the reported 12.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.97 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?

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Enrollment needs

Students with disabilities: 18%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 30.9%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 0.5
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White93.6%
Hispanic1.1%
Black0.8%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial4%

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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Southeast Saline High

High · Grades 07–12

323 reported students

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Public schools near Southeast Saline Elem

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
Southeast Saline High High · Southeast Of Saline	07–12	323	under 0.1 mi
Coronado Elem Elementary · Salina	PK–05	389	7.6 mi
Schilling Elem Elementary · Salina	PK–05	376	7.9 mi
Stewart Elem Elementary · Salina	PK–05	406	8.1 mi
Heusner Elem Elementary · Salina	PK–05	392	8.9 mi
Meadowlark Ridge Elem Elementary · Salina	PK–05	431	9.3 mi

Frequently asked questions about Southeast Saline Elem

What grades does Southeast Saline Elem serve?

Southeast Saline Elem reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Southeast Of Saline.

How many students attend Southeast Saline Elem?

Southeast Saline Elem reported 375 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 68th percentile among 708 Kansas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 333 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Southeast Saline Elem?

The calculated ratio is 12.9:1, based on 375 students and 28.97 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 Southeast Saline Elem a public, charter, or magnet school?

Southeast Saline Elem is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Southeast Of Saline attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Southeast Saline Elem students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

30.9% 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 Southeast Saline Elem in?

Southeast Saline Elem is part of Southeast Of Saline, based in Gypsum, KS, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Southeast Saline Elem?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Southeast Saline High (under 0.1 mi), Coronado Elem (7.6 mi), Schilling Elem (7.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.