- Enrollment
- 2,435
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wichita, KS
Kensler Elem
Federal NCES profile for Kensler Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201299000289
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kensler Elem earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Kansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #41 of 61
- schools in Wichita · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 64.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Kensler Elem has class sizes larger than 76% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kensler Elem ranks #41 of 61 schools in Wichita, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Kensler Elem held near 510 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.2 → 36.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 201299000289 · Wichita, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
488 enr · 15.3:1 · 64.2% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: East High (2,435 students)
Kensler Elem held near 510 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.2 → 36.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Kensler Elem 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 488
Kensler Elem
488 students
What this shows Kensler Elem reports 488 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kensler Elem compares
Kensler 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.2% | ▲ 50% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 488 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
488
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Kansas - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.1%
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 488 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.0%
Hispanic or Latino 36.3%
African American 10.2%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 42.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, Kensler Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Wichita reports $15,549 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kensler Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southeast High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heights High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kensler Elem'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
Similar other schools in Wichita
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Woodman Elem
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Cloud Elem
Standard public school
580 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Colvin Elem
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Education Imagine Academy
Standard public school
566 students 29.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~488 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Kensler Elem
How many students attend Kensler Elem?
Kensler Elem has 488 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wichita, KS. CCD year-over-year: 503 (2022-23) → 510 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kensler Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Kensler Elem is 15.3:1, which is 11% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kensler Elem?
64.2% of students at Kensler Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kensler Elem?
The largest demographic group at Kensler Elem is White at 42.0% of enrollment, in Wichita, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kensler Elem?
Kensler Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Kensler Elem rank among schools in Wichita?
By Resource Investment Index, Kensler Elem ranks #41 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 Kensler Elem, 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.