- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hays, KS
Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elem
Federal NCES profile for Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200702001680
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elem earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Kansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Hays · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 32.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elem has class sizes larger than 82% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elem ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Hays, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elem held near 396 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.6 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 200702001680 · Hays, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
371 enr · 16.1:1 · 32.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Hays High (1,017 students)
Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elem held near 396 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.6 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hays High
Hays High
1,017 students
- Hays Middle Sc
Hays Middle School
726 students
- Roosevelt Elem
Roosevelt Elem
420 students
- This school 371
Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elem
371 students
- Woodrow Wilson 364
Woodrow Wilson Elem
364 students
- Lincoln Elem 274
Lincoln Elem
274 students
What this shows Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elem reports 371 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elem compares
Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 17% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.0% | ▼ 25% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 371 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
371
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 82% in Kansas - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,400
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Asian 4.9%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 77.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.9, Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elem is about as mixed as the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hays reports $15,400 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hays High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hays Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Hays
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~371 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elem
How many students attend Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elem?
Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elem has 371 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hays, KS. CCD year-over-year: 384 (2022-23) → 396 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elem is 16.1:1, which is 17% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elem?
32.0% of students at Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elem?
The largest demographic group at Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elem is White at 77.9% of enrollment, in Hays, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elem?
Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elem rank among elementary schools in Hays?
By Resource Investment Index, Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elem ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Hays, 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 Hays on the city page.
What other schools are in Hays?
Besides Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elem, Hays also operates Hays High (1,017 students), Hays Middle School (726 students), and Roosevelt Elem (420 students). See the Hays district page for the complete list.