- Enrollment
- 2,435
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wichita, KS
Colvin Elem
Federal NCES profile for Colvin Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201299000267
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colvin Elem earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #44 of 61
- schools in Wichita · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 90.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Colvin Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colvin Elem ranks #44 of 61 schools in Wichita, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Colvin Elem held near 574 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.5 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 201299000267 · Wichita, KS Other · MID · TRAD
571 enr · 13:1 · 90.9% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: East High (2,435 students)
Colvin Elem held near 574 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.5 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Colvin 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 571
Colvin Elem
571 students
What this shows Colvin Elem reports 571 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colvin Elem compares
Colvin 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.9% | ▲ 113% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 571 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
571
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 113% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in Kansas - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.1%
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
Counselors1.6 FTE
Per 357 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.9%
White 13.3%
African American 10.9%
Asian 5.8%
Two or More 5.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Colvin 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 Colvin Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southeast High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heights High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colvin 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
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612 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Cloud Elem
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580 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Education Imagine Academy
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566 students 29.8:1 students per teacher
Dodge Literacy Magnet
Standard public school
547 students 15.2:1 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 (~571 students)
Frequently asked questions about Colvin Elem
How many students attend Colvin Elem?
Colvin Elem has 571 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wichita, KS. CCD year-over-year: 602 (2022-23) → 574 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colvin Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Colvin Elem is 13:1, which is 6% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 17% 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 Colvin Elem?
90.9% of students at Colvin Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colvin Elem?
The largest demographic group at Colvin Elem is Hispanic or Latino at 63.9% of enrollment, in Wichita, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colvin Elem?
Colvin Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Colvin Elem rank among schools in Wichita?
By Resource Investment Index, Colvin Elem ranks #44 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 Colvin 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.