Enrollment
560
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lawrence, KS
Langston Hughes Elem
Federal NCES profile for Langston Hughes Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200840001730
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Langston Hughes Elem earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Kansas schools.
- #12 of 12
- elementary schools in Lawrence · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.3:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 11.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Langston Hughes Elem has class sizes larger than 98% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Langston Hughes Elem ranks #12 of 12 elementary schools in Lawrence, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.3:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+69% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.3%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Langston Hughes Elem compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Langston Hughes Elem
Langston Hughes Elem is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Lawrence, Kansas, enrolling 560 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.3:1 is larger than about 98% of Kansas schools and 69% above the 13.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.3% free-meal eligibility runs 74% below the Kansas average.
Enrollment of 560 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 1,346 Kansas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 159 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #158, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Two or More (10%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 560 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Lawrence spends $12,091 per pupil, 22% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Lawrence's elementary schools, it stands alongside Sunflower Elementary (444 students): Langston Hughes Elem is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.3:1 vs 15.3:1).
Lawrence also operates Lawrence Free State High (1,774 students) and Lawrence High (1,454 students) alongside Langston Hughes 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 Langston Hughes Elem compares
Langston Hughes 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 | 23.3:1 | ▲ 69% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.3% | ▼ 74% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 560 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
560
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 69% above state mean
Top 98% in Kansas - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,091
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 560 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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 75.0%
Two or More 10.2%
Asian 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.0, Langston Hughes Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lawrence, which includes Langston Hughes Elem.
$12,091
Per student
-22%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.8%
State 59.4%
Federal 6.8%
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 Langston Hughes Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Free State High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lawrence High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lawrence West Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lawrence Southwest Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lawrence Virtual School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Langston Hughes Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,774
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,454
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Lawrence
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sunflower Elementary
Standard public school
444 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Schwegler Elem
Standard public school
434 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Deerfield Elem
Standard public school
433 students 16:1 students per teacher
Quail Run Elementary
Standard public school
421 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Sunset Hill Elem
Standard public school
398 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Hillcrest Elem
Standard public school
393 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~560 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Langston Hughes Elem
How many students attend Langston Hughes Elem?
Langston Hughes Elem has 560 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lawrence, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Langston Hughes Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Langston Hughes Elem is 23.3:1, which is 69% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Langston Hughes Elem?
11.3% of students at Langston Hughes Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Langston Hughes Elem?
The largest demographic group at Langston Hughes Elem is White at 75.0% of enrollment, in Lawrence, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Langston Hughes Elem?
Langston Hughes Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Langston Hughes Elem rank among elementary schools in Lawrence?
By Resource Investment Index, Langston Hughes Elem ranks #12 of 12 elementary schools in Lawrence, 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 Lawrence on the city page.
Is Langston Hughes Elem a good school?
Langston Hughes Elem earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% 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 Lawrence?
Besides Langston Hughes Elem, Lawrence also operates Lawrence Free State High (1,774 students), Lawrence High (1,454 students), and Lawrence West Middle School (648 students). See the Lawrence district page for the complete list.
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