- Enrollment
- 2,435
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wichita, KS
Earhart Environ Magnet Elem
Federal NCES profile for Earhart Environ Magnet Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201299000269
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Earhart Environ Magnet Elem earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Kansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #17 of 61
- schools in Wichita · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 54.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Earhart Environ Magnet Elem has class sizes larger than 94% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Earhart Environ Magnet Elem ranks #17 of 61 schools in Wichita, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Earhart Environ Magnet Elem held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.8 → 28.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 201299000269 · Wichita, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
471 enr · 18.8:1 · 54.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: East High (2,435 students)
Earhart Environ Magnet Elem held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.8 → 28.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Earhart Environ Magnet 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 471
Earhart Environ Magnet Elem
471 students
What this shows Earhart Environ Magnet Elem reports 471 students on the CCD universe file.
How Earhart Environ Magnet Elem compares
Earhart Environ Magnet 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 36% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.8% | ▲ 28% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 471 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
471
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 94% in Kansas - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.4%
Hispanic or Latino 32.1%
Two or More 8.5%
African American 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.2, Earhart Environ Magnet 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 Earhart Environ Magnet Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southeast High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heights High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Earhart Environ Magnet 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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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 (~471 students)
Frequently asked questions about Earhart Environ Magnet Elem
How many students attend Earhart Environ Magnet Elem?
Earhart Environ Magnet Elem has 471 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wichita, KS. CCD year-over-year: 445 (2022-23) → 434 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Earhart Environ Magnet Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Earhart Environ Magnet Elem is 18.8:1, which is 36% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Earhart Environ Magnet Elem?
54.8% of students at Earhart Environ Magnet Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Earhart Environ Magnet Elem?
The largest demographic group at Earhart Environ Magnet Elem is White at 52.4% of enrollment, in Wichita, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Earhart Environ Magnet Elem?
Earhart Environ Magnet Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Earhart Environ Magnet Elem rank among schools in Wichita?
By Resource Investment Index, Earhart Environ Magnet Elem ranks #17 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 Earhart Environ Magnet 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.