Overview
NLC Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades -1–8 in Americus, Kansas. The school enrolls 223 students. It is part of the North Lyon County district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Kansas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
223 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–8
DistrictNorth Lyon County
County20111
CityAmericus
ZIP66835
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID200321000210
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment223
White90.6%
Hispanic / Latino7.2%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races1.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %48%
State Avg50%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)