- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Parsons, KS
Guthridge School
Federal NCES profile for Guthridge School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 201056001986
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Guthridge School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Parsons · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 67.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Guthridge School has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Guthridge School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Parsons, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Guthridge School held near 188 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.2 → 16.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 201056001986 · Parsons, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
203 enr · 13.5:1 · 67.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Parsons Sr High (399 students)
Guthridge School held near 188 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.2 → 16.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Guthridge School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Parsons Sr Hig
Parsons Sr High
399 students
- Parsons Middle
Parsons Middle School
273 students
- Lincoln School
Lincoln School
262 students
- This school
Guthridge School
203 students
- Garfield Schoo
Garfield School
176 students
What this shows Guthridge School reports 203 students on the CCD universe file.
How Guthridge School compares
Guthridge School 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.7% | ▲ 59% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 203 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
203
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 53% in Kansas - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,405
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
32
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Two or More 14.8%
African American 11.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 56.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, Guthridge School is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Parsons reports $14,405 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Guthridge School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parsons Sr High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parsons Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garfield School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Guthridge School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Parsons
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~203 students)
Frequently asked questions about Guthridge School
How many students attend Guthridge School?
Guthridge School has 203 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Parsons, KS. CCD year-over-year: 186 (2022-23) → 188 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Guthridge School?
The student-teacher ratio at Guthridge School is 13.5:1, which is 2% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 14% 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 Guthridge School?
67.7% of students at Guthridge School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Guthridge School?
The largest demographic group at Guthridge School is White at 56.7% of enrollment, in Parsons, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Guthridge School?
Guthridge School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Guthridge School rank among elementary schools in Parsons?
By Resource Investment Index, Guthridge School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Parsons, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Parsons on the city page.
What other schools are in Parsons?
Besides Guthridge School, Parsons also operates Parsons Sr High (399 students), Parsons Middle School (273 students), and Lincoln School (262 students). See the Parsons district page for the complete list.