- Enrollment
- 1,774
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+68 students YoY
Langston Hughes Elem grew from 476 students in 2022-23 to 544 in 2023-24 (+14.3%).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 29.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+68 students YoY 200840001730 · Lawrence, KS Elementary · MID · TRAD
560 enr · 23.3:1 · 11.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawrence Free State High (1,774 students)
Langston Hughes Elem grew from 476 students in 2022-23 to 544 in 2023-24 (+14.3%). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 29.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Langston Hughes Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lawrence Free
Lawrence Free State High
1,774 students
- Lawrence High
Lawrence High
1,454 students
- Lawrence West 648
Lawrence West Middle School
648 students
- Lawrence South 641
Lawrence Southwest Middle School
641 students
- This school 560
Langston Hughes Elem
560 students
- Lawrence Virtu 543
Lawrence Virtual School
543 students
What this shows Langston Hughes Elem reports 560 students on the CCD universe file.
How Langston Hughes Elem compares
Langston Hughes Elem is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,176
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
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.
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
District finance for Lawrence reports $12,176 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,454
- 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
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 (~560 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 476 (2022-23) → 544 (2023-24), up 68.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.