- Enrollment
- 2,435
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wichita, KS
Christa Mcauliffe Academy
Federal NCES profile for Christa Mcauliffe Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201299002056
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Christa Mcauliffe Academy earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #6 of 61
- schools in Wichita · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 38.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Christa Mcauliffe Academy has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Christa Mcauliffe Academy ranks #6 of 61 schools in Wichita, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Christa Mcauliffe Academy held near 847 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 61.2 → 60.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 201299002056 · Wichita, KS Other · MID · TRAD
829 enr · 13.6:1 · 38.4% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: East High (2,435 students)
Christa Mcauliffe Academy held near 847 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 61.2 → 60.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Christa Mcauliffe Academy 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 829
Christa Mcauliffe Academy
829 students
What this shows Christa Mcauliffe Academy reports 829 students on the CCD universe file.
How Christa Mcauliffe Academy compares
Christa Mcauliffe Academy 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.4% | ▼ 10% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 829 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
829
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Kansas - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 415 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
98
in-school suspensions + 97 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 32.6%
Asian 24.1%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
African American 12.4%
Two or More 10.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 32.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.8, Christa Mcauliffe Academy is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wichita reports $15,549 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Christa Mcauliffe Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southeast High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heights High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Christa Mcauliffe Academy'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
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Cloud Elem
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Colvin Elem
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Education Imagine Academy
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Dodge Literacy Magnet
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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 (~829 students)
Frequently asked questions about Christa Mcauliffe Academy
How many students attend Christa Mcauliffe Academy?
Christa Mcauliffe Academy has 829 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wichita, KS. CCD year-over-year: 863 (2022-23) → 847 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Christa Mcauliffe Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Christa Mcauliffe Academy is 13.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 13% 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 Christa Mcauliffe Academy?
38.4% of students at Christa Mcauliffe Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Christa Mcauliffe Academy?
The largest demographic group at Christa Mcauliffe Academy is White at 32.6% of enrollment, in Wichita, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Christa Mcauliffe Academy?
Christa Mcauliffe Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Christa Mcauliffe Academy rank among schools in Wichita?
By Resource Investment Index, Christa Mcauliffe Academy ranks #6 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 Christa Mcauliffe Academy, 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.