- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Hickok Elem held near 370 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 201242000070 · Ulysses, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
350 enr · 14:1 · 64.7% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Ulysses High (438 students)
Hickok Elem held near 370 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Hickok Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ulysses High
Ulysses High
438 students
- This school
Hickok Elem
350 students
- Sullivan Elem
Sullivan Elem
338 students
- Kepley Middle
Kepley Middle School
294 students
- Ulysses Commun 97
Ulysses Community Learning Center (Uclc)
97 students
What this shows Hickok Elem reports 350 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hickok Elem compares
Hickok 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,734
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 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.
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
District finance for Ulysses reports $12,734 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~350 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 377 (2022-23) → 370 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.