- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hesston, KS
Hesston Elem
Federal NCES profile for Hesston Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200717001192
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hesston Elem earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Kansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Hesston · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 18.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hesston Elem has class sizes larger than 88% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hesston Elem ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hesston, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Hesston Elem held near 304 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.3 → 18.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 200717001192 · Hesston, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
306 enr · 17:1 · 18.1% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Hesston High (274 students)
Hesston Elem held near 304 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.3 → 18.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Hesston Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hesston Elem
306 students
- Hesston High
Hesston High
274 students
- Hesston Middle
Hesston Middle
273 students
What this shows Hesston Elem reports 306 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hesston Elem compares
Hesston Elem 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 23% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.1% | ▼ 58% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 306 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
306
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 88% in Kansas - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.1%
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
$11,840
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
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 306 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 82.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.5, Hesston Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hesston reports $11,840 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hesston Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hesston High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hesston Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hesston Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~306 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hesston Elem
How many students attend Hesston Elem?
Hesston Elem has 306 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hesston, KS. CCD year-over-year: 304 (2022-23) → 304 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hesston Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Hesston Elem is 17:1, which is 23% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hesston Elem?
18.1% of students at Hesston Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hesston Elem?
The largest demographic group at Hesston Elem is White at 82.0% of enrollment, in Hesston, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hesston Elem?
Hesston Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Hesston Elem rank among public schools in Hesston?
By Resource Investment Index, Hesston Elem ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hesston, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hesston?
Besides Hesston Elem, Hesston also operates Hesston High (274 students) and Hesston Middle (273 students). See the Hesston district page for the complete list.