- Enrollment
- 1,214
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hutchinson, KS
Faris Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Faris Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200762000531
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Faris Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #4 of 9
- schools in Hutchinson · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 81.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Faris Elementary has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Faris Elementary ranks #4 of 9 schools in Hutchinson, KS.
School address
District: Hutchinson Public Schools · Kansas
NCES ID 200762000531 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Faris Elementary grew from 274 students in 2022-23 to 306 in 2023-24 (+11.7%).
Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 200762000531 · Hutchinson, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
279 enr · 12.1:1 · 81.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Hutchinson High School (1,214 students)
Faris Elementary grew from 274 students in 2022-23 to 306 in 2023-24 (+11.7%). Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Faris Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hutchinson Hig
Hutchinson High School
1,214 students
- Morgan Element 388
Morgan Elementary
388 students
- Mccandless Ele 346
Mccandless Elementary
346 students
- Wiley Elementa 322
Wiley Elementary
322 students
- Graber Element 311
Graber Elementary
311 students
- This school 279
Faris Elementary
279 students
What this shows Faris Elementary reports 279 students on the CCD universe file.
How Faris Elementary compares
Faris 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.8% | ▲ 92% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 279 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
279
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 32% in Kansas - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.9%
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
$15,236
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 279 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 54.8%
Hispanic or Latino 28.3%
Two or More 9.7%
African American 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 54.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Faris Elementary is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Hutchinson Public Schools reports $15,236 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Faris Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morgan Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mccandless Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wiley Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Graber Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Faris Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Hutchinson
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Plum Creek Elementary
Standard public school
448 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Union Valley Elem
Standard public school
435 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Morgan Elementary
Standard public school
388 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Mccandless Elementary
Standard public school
346 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Wiley Elementary
Standard public school
322 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Graber Elementary
Standard public school
311 students 14.8:1 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 (~279 students)
Frequently asked questions about Faris Elementary
How many students attend Faris Elementary?
Faris Elementary has 279 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hutchinson, KS. CCD year-over-year: 274 (2022-23) → 306 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Faris Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Faris Elementary is 12.1:1, which is 12% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 23% 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 Faris Elementary?
81.8% of students at Faris Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Faris Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Faris Elementary is White at 54.8% of enrollment, in Hutchinson, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Faris Elementary?
Faris Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Faris Elementary rank among schools in Hutchinson?
By Resource Investment Index, Faris Elementary ranks #4 of 9 schools in Hutchinson, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hutchinson on the city page.
What other schools are in Hutchinson Public Schools?
Besides Faris Elementary, Hutchinson Public Schools also operates Hutchinson High School (1,214 students), Morgan Elementary (388 students), and Mccandless Elementary (346 students). See the Hutchinson Public Schools district page for the complete list.