Enrollment
234
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Winfield, KS
Irving Elem
Federal NCES profile for Irving Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 201305001210
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Irving Elem earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Kansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Winfield · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 71.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Irving Elem has class sizes smaller than 88% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Irving Elem ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Winfield, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.8:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.8%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Irving Elem compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Irving Elem
Irving Elem is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Winfield, Kansas, enrolling 234 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.8:1, Irving Elem is leaner than roughly 88% of Kansas schools and 29% under the state's 13.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 71.8% of students qualify for free meals, 68% above the Kansas average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 234 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 90 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #41.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Two or More (11%) (diversity index 47/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 84.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Winfield spends $20,088 per pupil, 30% above the Kansas average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Winfield's elementary schools, it stands alongside Whittier Elem (259 students): Irving Elem is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.8:1 vs 13.6:1).
Winfield also operates Winfield High (638 students) and Winfield Middle School (456 students) alongside Irving 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 Irving Elem compares
Irving 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 29% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.8% | ▲ 68% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 234 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
234
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 12% in Kansas - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
84.2%
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
$20,088
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,487
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 71.4%
Two or More 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.0%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: White at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, Irving Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Winfield, which includes Irving Elem.
$20,088
Per student
+30%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
+21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.0%
State 54.7%
Federal 11.4%
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 Irving Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winfield High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winfield Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whittier Elem | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lowell Elem | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Country View Elem | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Irving Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 114
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Winfield
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~234 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Irving Elem
How many students attend Irving Elem?
Irving Elem has 234 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Winfield, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Irving Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Irving Elem is 9.8:1, which is 29% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 38% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Irving Elem?
71.8% of students at Irving Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Irving Elem?
The largest demographic group at Irving Elem is White at 71.4% of enrollment, in Winfield, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Irving Elem?
Irving Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Irving Elem rank among elementary schools in Winfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Irving Elem ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Winfield, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Winfield on the city page.
Is Irving Elem a good school?
Irving Elem earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Kansas schools. 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 Winfield?
Besides Irving Elem, Winfield also operates Winfield High (638 students), Winfield Middle School (456 students), and Whittier Elem (259 students). See the Winfield district page for the complete list.
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