- Enrollment
- 1,214
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Graber Elementary held near 277 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.4 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 200762000532 · Hutchinson, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
311 enr · 14.8:1 · 58.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Hutchinson High School (1,214 students)
Graber Elementary held near 277 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.4 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Graber 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
- This school 311
Graber Elementary
311 students
- Hutchinson Vir 300
Hutchinson Virtual School
300 students
What this shows Graber Elementary reports 311 students on the CCD universe file.
How Graber Elementary compares
Graber Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,236
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 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.
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
District finance for Hutchinson Public Schools reports $15,236 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~311 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 267 (2022-23) → 277 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.