- Enrollment
- 2,435
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wichita, KS
College Hill Elem
Federal NCES profile for College Hill Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201299000266
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
College Hill Elem earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #11 of 61
- schools in Wichita · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 61.5%
- free-lunch eligible
College Hill Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, College Hill Elem ranks #11 of 61 schools in Wichita, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
College Hill Elem held near 385 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.1 → 27.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 201299000266 · Wichita, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
378 enr · 13.5:1 · 61.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: East High (2,435 students)
College Hill Elem held near 385 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.1 → 27.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
College Hill 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 378
College Hill Elem
378 students
What this shows College Hill Elem reports 378 students on the CCD universe file.
How College Hill Elem compares
College Hill 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.5% | ▲ 44% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 378 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
378
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 53% in Kansas - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.3%
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 378 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.2%
Hispanic or Latino 24.3%
African American 18.5%
Two or More 11.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 44.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.8, College Hill Elem 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 College Hill Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southeast High | Larger | Similar 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to College Hill 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
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Woodman Elem
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Cloud Elem
Standard public school
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Colvin Elem
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Education Imagine Academy
Standard public school
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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 (~378 students)
Frequently asked questions about College Hill Elem
How many students attend College Hill Elem?
College Hill Elem has 378 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wichita, KS. CCD year-over-year: 395 (2022-23) → 385 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at College Hill Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at College Hill Elem is 13.5:1, which is 2% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 14% 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 College Hill Elem?
61.5% of students at College Hill Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of College Hill Elem?
The largest demographic group at College Hill Elem is White at 44.2% of enrollment, in Wichita, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for College Hill Elem?
College Hill Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 College Hill Elem rank among schools in Wichita?
By Resource Investment Index, College Hill Elem ranks #11 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 College Hill 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.