- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Hugoton Elem held near 506 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 36.2 → 36.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 200756000055 · Hugoton, KS Other · MID · TRAD
511 enr · 14.2:1 · 56.2% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Hugoton High (317 students)
Hugoton Elem held near 506 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE held 36.2 → 36.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Hugoton Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hugoton Elem
511 students
- Hugoton High
Hugoton High
317 students
- Hugoton Middle 161
Hugoton Middle
161 students
- Hugoton Learni 29
Hugoton Learning Academy
29 students
What this shows Hugoton Elem reports 511 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hugoton Elem compares
Hugoton 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$14,726
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
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.
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
District finance for Hugoton Public Schools reports $14,726 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~511 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 532 (2022-23) → 506 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.