Enrollment
350
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ulysses, KS
Hickok Elem
Federal NCES profile for Hickok Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201242000070
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hickok Elem earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Ulysses · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 64.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hickok Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hickok Elem ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Ulysses, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.7%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hickok Elem compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hickok Elem
Hickok Elem is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Ulysses, Kansas, enrolling 350 students.
At 14:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kansas median, within a few percentage points of the 13.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 350 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 1,346 Kansas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 174 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #155, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (79%) and White (20%) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 350 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Ulysses spends $12,388 per pupil, 20% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Ulysses also operates Ulysses High (438 students) and Sullivan Elem (338 students) alongside Hickok Elem.
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 Hickok Elem compares
Hickok Elem on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.7% | ▲ 52% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
350
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in Kansas - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.1%
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
$12,388
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 350 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 78.6%
White 20.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.2, Hickok Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ulysses, which includes Hickok Elem.
$12,388
Per student
-20%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.8%
State 71.7%
Federal 9.6%
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 Hickok Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulysses High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sullivan Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kepley Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ulysses Community Learning Center (Uclc) | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Hickok Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 97
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~350 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hickok Elem
How many students attend Hickok Elem?
Hickok Elem has 350 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ulysses, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hickok Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Hickok Elem is 14:1, which is 1% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hickok Elem?
64.7% of students at Hickok Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hickok Elem?
The largest demographic group at Hickok Elem is Hispanic or Latino at 78.6% of enrollment, in Ulysses, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hickok Elem?
Hickok Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Hickok Elem rank among public schools in Ulysses?
By Resource Investment Index, Hickok Elem ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Ulysses, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ulysses on the city page.
Is Hickok Elem a good school?
Hickok Elem earns 32/100 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 Ulysses?
Besides Hickok Elem, Ulysses also operates Ulysses High (438 students), Sullivan Elem (338 students), and Kepley Middle School (294 students). See the Ulysses district page for the complete list.
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