Enrollment
511
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hugoton, KS
Hugoton Elem
Federal NCES profile for Hugoton Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200756000055
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hugoton Elem earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Hugoton · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 56.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hugoton Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hugoton Elem ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Hugoton, KS.
School address
District: Hugoton Public Schools · Kansas
NCES ID 200756000055 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.2%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hugoton Elem compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hugoton Elem
Hugoton Elem is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Hugoton, Kansas, enrolling 511 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 56.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 511 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Among 169 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #11, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (65%) and White (32%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 170 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Hugoton's public schools, it stands alongside Hugoton Learning Academy (29 students): Hugoton Elem is larger than that campus by headcount.
Hugoton Public Schools also operates Hugoton High (317 students) and Hugoton Middle (161 students) alongside Hugoton 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 Hugoton Elem compares
Hugoton 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.2% | ▲ 32% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 511 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
511
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Kansas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.9%
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
$13,539
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 170 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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 64.6%
White 31.9%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.0, Hugoton Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hugoton Public Schools, which includes Hugoton Elem.
$13,539
Per student
-13%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.0%
State 63.4%
Federal 6.6%
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 Hugoton Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hugoton High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hugoton Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hugoton Learning Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Hugoton Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 161
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Hugoton
1 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 (~511 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hugoton Elem
How many students attend Hugoton Elem?
Hugoton Elem has 511 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hugoton, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hugoton Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Hugoton Elem is 14.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hugoton Elem?
56.2% of students at Hugoton Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hugoton Elem?
The largest demographic group at Hugoton Elem is Hispanic or Latino at 64.6% of enrollment, in Hugoton, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hugoton Elem?
Hugoton Elem 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 Hugoton Elem rank among public schools in Hugoton?
By Resource Investment Index, Hugoton Elem ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Hugoton, 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 Hugoton on the city page.
Is Hugoton Elem a good school?
Hugoton Elem 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 Hugoton Public Schools?
Besides Hugoton Elem, Hugoton Public Schools also operates Hugoton High (317 students), Hugoton Middle (161 students), and Hugoton Learning Academy (29 students). See the Hugoton Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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