Enrollment
311
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hutchinson, KS
Graber Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Graber Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200762000532
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Graber Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Kansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #2 of 9
- schools in Hutchinson · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 58.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Graber Elementary has class sizes larger than 70% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Graber Elementary ranks #2 of 9 schools in Hutchinson, KS.
School address
District: Hutchinson Public Schools · Kansas
NCES ID 200762000532 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.1%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Graber Elementary compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Graber Elementary
Graber Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Hutchinson, Kansas, enrolling 311 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 58.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 311 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 209 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #138.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 311 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Hutchinson's public schools, it stands alongside Plum Creek Elementary (448 students): Graber Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.8:1 vs 18.7:1).
Hutchinson Public Schools also operates Hutchinson High School (1,214 students) and Morgan Elementary (388 students) alongside Graber Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Graber Elementary compares
Graber Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.1% | ▲ 36% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
311
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Kansas - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.1%
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
$15,014
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 53.1%
Hispanic or Latino 29.6%
Two or More 11.9%
African American 4.2%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 53.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, Graber Elementary is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hutchinson Public Schools, which includes Graber Elementary.
$15,014
Per student
-3%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.8%
State 65.3%
Federal 12.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Graber Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Morgan Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mccandless Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wiley Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hutchinson Virtual School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Graber Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,214
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
- 300
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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
Hutchinson Virtual School
Standard public school
300 students
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~311 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Graber Elementary
How many students attend Graber Elementary?
Graber Elementary has 311 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hutchinson, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Graber Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Graber Elementary is 14.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Graber Elementary?
58.1% of students at Graber Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Graber Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Graber Elementary is White at 53.1% of enrollment, in Hutchinson, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Graber Elementary?
Graber Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Graber Elementary rank among schools in Hutchinson?
By Resource Investment Index, Graber Elementary ranks #2 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.
Is Graber Elementary a good school?
Graber Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Kansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hutchinson Public Schools?
Besides Graber 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.
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