- Enrollment
- 2,435
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wichita, KS
Levy Sp Ed Center
Federal NCES profile for Levy Sp Ed Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201299000113
👥 S:T ratio 80
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Levy Sp Ed Center earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Kansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #1 of 61
- schools in Wichita · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.1:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 82.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Levy Sp Ed Center has class sizes smaller than 98% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Levy Sp Ed Center ranks #1 of 61 schools in Wichita, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Levy Sp Ed Center held near 77 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.7 → 19.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 201299000113 · Wichita, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
81 enr · 5.1:1 · 82.7% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: East High (2,435 students)
Levy Sp Ed Center held near 77 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.7 → 19.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Levy Sp Ed Center 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 81
Levy Sp Ed Center
81 students
What this shows Levy Sp Ed Center reports 81 students on the CCD universe file.
How Levy Sp Ed Center compares
Levy Sp Ed Center 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 | 5.1:1 | ▼ 63% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.7% | ▲ 94% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 81 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.1:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
81
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% 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
5.1:1
students per teacher
- 63% below state mean
Top 2% in Kansas - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.4%
African American 18.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
Two or More 8.6%
Asian 4.9%
Largest group: White at 49.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.8, Levy Sp Ed Center 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 Levy Sp Ed Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southeast High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heights High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Levy Sp Ed Center'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
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Standard public school
644 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Woodman Elem
Standard public school
612 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Cloud Elem
Standard public school
580 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Colvin Elem
Standard public school
571 students 13:1 students per teacher
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 (~81 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Levy Sp Ed Center
How many students attend Levy Sp Ed Center?
Levy Sp Ed Center has 81 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wichita, KS. CCD year-over-year: 75 (2022-23) → 77 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Levy Sp Ed Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Levy Sp Ed Center is 5.1:1, which is 63% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 68% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Levy Sp Ed Center?
82.7% of students at Levy Sp Ed Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Levy Sp Ed Center?
The largest demographic group at Levy Sp Ed Center is White at 49.4% of enrollment, in Wichita, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Levy Sp Ed Center?
Levy Sp Ed Center has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Levy Sp Ed Center rank among schools in Wichita?
By Resource Investment Index, Levy Sp Ed Center ranks #1 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 Levy Sp Ed Center, 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.