Enrollment
285
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Basehor, KS
Gray Hawk Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gray Hawk Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200378002159
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gray Hawk Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Basehor · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 15.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Gray Hawk Elementary School has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gray Hawk Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Basehor, KS.
School address
District: Basehor-Linwood · Kansas
NCES ID 200378002159 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.5%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gray Hawk Elementary School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gray Hawk Elementary School
Gray Hawk Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Basehor, Kansas, enrolling 285 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.5% free-meal eligibility runs 64% below the Kansas average.
With 285 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 138 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #27.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 285 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
11.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Basehor's public schools, it stands alongside Basehor Elementary School (508 students): Gray Hawk Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.3:1 vs 14.9:1).
Basehor-Linwood also operates Basehor-Linwood High School (882 students) and Basehor-Linwood Middle School (679 students) alongside Gray Hawk Elementary School.
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 Gray Hawk Elementary School compares
Gray Hawk Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.5% | ▼ 64% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 285 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
285
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Kansas - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.2%
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
$12,757
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 285 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 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 72.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
Two or More 8.1%
African American 1.8%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 72.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.1, Gray Hawk Elementary School is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Basehor-Linwood, which includes Gray Hawk Elementary School.
$12,757
Per student
-18%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.0%
State 56.7%
Federal 6.3%
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 Gray Hawk Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basehor-Linwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Basehor-Linwood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Basehor Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glenwood Ridge Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Linwood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gray Hawk Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar other schools in Basehor
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~285 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Gray Hawk Elementary School
How many students attend Gray Hawk Elementary School?
Gray Hawk Elementary School has 285 students enrolled. It is a public school in Basehor, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gray Hawk Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gray Hawk Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gray Hawk Elementary School?
15.5% of students at Gray Hawk Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gray Hawk Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gray Hawk Elementary School is White at 72.6% of enrollment, in Basehor, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gray Hawk Elementary School?
Gray Hawk Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Gray Hawk Elementary School rank among schools in Basehor?
By Resource Investment Index, Gray Hawk Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Basehor, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Basehor on the city page.
Is Gray Hawk Elementary School a good school?
Gray Hawk Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. 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 Basehor-Linwood?
Besides Gray Hawk Elementary School, Basehor-Linwood also operates Basehor-Linwood High School (882 students), Basehor-Linwood Middle School (679 students), and Basehor Elementary School (508 students). See the Basehor-Linwood district page for the complete list.
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