- Enrollment
- 2,435
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wichita, KS
Kelly Liberal Arts Academy
Federal NCES profile for Kelly Liberal Arts Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201299001086
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kelly Liberal Arts Academy earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Kansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #19 of 61
- schools in Wichita · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 76.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Kelly Liberal Arts Academy has class sizes larger than 80% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kelly Liberal Arts Academy ranks #19 of 61 schools in Wichita, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Kelly Liberal Arts Academy shrank from 379 students in 2022-23 to 351 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE held 27.4 → 27.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 201299001086 · Wichita, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
429 enr · 15.9:1 · 76.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: East High (2,435 students)
Kelly Liberal Arts Academy shrank from 379 students in 2022-23 to 351 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE held 27.4 → 27.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Kelly Liberal Arts Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East High
East High
2,435 students
- Southeast High
Southeast High
2,066 students
- North High
North High
2,041 students
- South High
South High
1,662 students
- Heights High
Heights High
1,505 students
- This school 429
Kelly Liberal Arts Academy
429 students
What this shows Kelly Liberal Arts Academy reports 429 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kelly Liberal Arts Academy compares
Kelly Liberal Arts Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.3% | ▲ 79% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 429 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
429
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 80% in Kansas - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.5%
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
$15,549
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 429 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.1%
Hispanic or Latino 30.1%
African American 17.2%
Two or More 11.4%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 40.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Kelly Liberal Arts Academy is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wichita reports $15,549 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kelly Liberal Arts Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southeast High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heights High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kelly Liberal Arts Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,662
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,505
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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Woodman Elem
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Cloud Elem
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Colvin Elem
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Education Imagine Academy
Standard public school
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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 (~429 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kelly Liberal Arts Academy
How many students attend Kelly Liberal Arts Academy?
Kelly Liberal Arts Academy has 429 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wichita, KS. CCD year-over-year: 379 (2022-23) → 351 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kelly Liberal Arts Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Kelly Liberal Arts Academy is 15.9:1, which is 15% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kelly Liberal Arts Academy?
76.3% of students at Kelly Liberal Arts Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kelly Liberal Arts Academy?
The largest demographic group at Kelly Liberal Arts Academy is White at 40.1% of enrollment, in Wichita, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kelly Liberal Arts Academy?
Kelly Liberal Arts Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Kelly Liberal Arts Academy rank among schools in Wichita?
By Resource Investment Index, Kelly Liberal Arts Academy ranks #19 of 61 schools in Wichita, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wichita on the city page.
What other schools are in Wichita?
Besides Kelly Liberal Arts Academy, Wichita also operates East High (2,435 students), Southeast High (2,066 students), and North High (2,041 students). See the Wichita district page for the complete list.