- Enrollment
- 2,435
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wichita, KS
Allen Elem
Federal NCES profile for Allen Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201299000251
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Allen Elem earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Kansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #55 of 61
- schools in Wichita · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 84.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Allen Elem has class sizes larger than 79% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Allen Elem ranks #55 of 61 schools in Wichita, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Allen Elem held near 450 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 33.4 → 33.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 201299000251 · Wichita, KS Other · MID · TRAD
514 enr · 15.6:1 · 84.7% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: East High (2,435 students)
Allen Elem held near 450 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE held 33.4 → 33.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Allen Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East High
East High
2,435 students
- Southeast High
Southeast High
2,066 students
- North High
North High
2,041 students
- South High
South High
1,662 students
- Heights High
Heights High
1,505 students
- This school 514
Allen Elem
514 students
What this shows Allen Elem reports 514 students on the CCD universe file.
How Allen Elem compares
Allen Elem held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.7% | ▲ 98% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 514 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
514
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 98% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Kansas - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.4%
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
$15,549
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 514 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.6%
African American 28.4%
White 15.0%
Two or More 10.5%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, Allen Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Wichita reports $15,549 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Allen Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southeast High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heights High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Allen Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,662
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,505
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Wichita
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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644 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Woodman Elem
Standard public school
612 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Cloud Elem
Standard public school
580 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Colvin Elem
Standard public school
571 students 13:1 students per teacher
Education Imagine Academy
Standard public school
566 students 29.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~514 students)
Frequently asked questions about Allen Elem
How many students attend Allen Elem?
Allen Elem has 514 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wichita, KS. CCD year-over-year: 472 (2022-23) → 450 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Allen Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Allen Elem is 15.6:1, which is 13% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Allen Elem?
84.7% of students at Allen Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Allen Elem?
The largest demographic group at Allen Elem is Hispanic or Latino at 41.6% of enrollment, in Wichita, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Allen Elem?
Allen Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Allen Elem rank among schools in Wichita?
By Resource Investment Index, Allen Elem ranks #55 of 61 schools in Wichita, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wichita on the city page.
What other schools are in Wichita?
Besides Allen Elem, Wichita also operates East High (2,435 students), Southeast High (2,066 students), and North High (2,041 students). See the Wichita district page for the complete list.