- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · El Dorado, KS
Circle Oil Hill Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Circle Oil Hill Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201230000804
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Circle Oil Hill Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Kansas schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in El Dorado · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 39.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Circle Oil Hill Elementary has class sizes larger than 75% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Circle Oil Hill Elementary ranks #1 of 5 schools in El Dorado, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Circle Oil Hill Elementary grew from 247 students in 2022-23 to 273 in 2023-24 (+10.5%).
Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 201230000804 · El Dorado, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
274 enr · 15.2:1 · 39.3% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Circle High (604 students)
Circle Oil Hill Elementary grew from 247 students in 2022-23 to 273 in 2023-24 (+10.5%). Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Circle Oil Hill Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Circle High
Circle High
604 students
- Circle Greenwi
Circle Greenwich Elementary
337 students
- Circle Middle
Circle Middle School
312 students
- Circle Benton
Circle Benton Elementary
286 students
- Circle Towanda
Circle Towanda Elementary
278 students
- This school
Circle Oil Hill Elementary
274 students
What this shows Circle Oil Hill Elementary reports 274 students on the CCD universe file.
How Circle Oil Hill Elementary compares
Circle Oil Hill Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.3% | ▼ 8% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 274 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
274
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Kansas - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,454
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.2, Circle Oil Hill Elementary is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Circle reports $11,454 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Circle Oil Hill Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circle High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Circle Greenwich Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Circle Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Circle Benton Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Circle Towanda Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Circle Oil Hill Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in El Dorado
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Blackmore Elementary
Standard public school
303 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Skelly Elementary School
Standard public school
266 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Grandview Elem
Standard public school
252 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Rocket Online School Ks (Rocs
Standard public school
22 students 22:1 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 (~274 students)
Frequently asked questions about Circle Oil Hill Elementary
How many students attend Circle Oil Hill Elementary?
Circle Oil Hill Elementary has 274 students enrolled. It is a public school in El Dorado, KS. CCD year-over-year: 247 (2022-23) → 273 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Circle Oil Hill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Circle Oil Hill Elementary is 15.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Circle Oil Hill Elementary?
39.3% of students at Circle Oil Hill Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Circle Oil Hill Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Circle Oil Hill Elementary is White at 89.1% of enrollment, in El Dorado, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Circle Oil Hill Elementary?
Circle Oil Hill Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Circle Oil Hill Elementary rank among schools in El Dorado?
By Resource Investment Index, Circle Oil Hill Elementary ranks #1 of 5 schools in El Dorado, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in El Dorado on the city page.
What other schools are in Circle?
Besides Circle Oil Hill Elementary, Circle also operates Circle High (604 students), Circle Greenwich Elementary (337 students), and Circle Middle School (312 students). See the Circle district page for the complete list.