- Enrollment
- 2,435
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wichita, KS
Linwood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Linwood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201299000295
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Linwood Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #41 of 61
- schools in Wichita · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 84.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Linwood Elementary has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Linwood Elementary ranks #41 of 61 schools in Wichita, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Linwood Elementary held near 438 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.3 → 33.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 201299000295 · Wichita, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
452 enr · 12.9:1 · 84.1% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: East High (2,435 students)
Linwood Elementary held near 438 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.3 → 33.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Linwood Elementary 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 452
Linwood Elementary
452 students
What this shows Linwood Elementary reports 452 students on the CCD universe file.
How Linwood Elementary compares
Linwood Elementary 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.1% | ▲ 97% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 452 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
452
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 97% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 44% in Kansas - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.4%
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 452 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.5%
White 23.2%
African American 15.5%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Linwood Elementary 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 Linwood Elementary 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heights High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Linwood Elementary'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 (~452 students)
Frequently asked questions about Linwood Elementary
How many students attend Linwood Elementary?
Linwood Elementary has 452 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wichita, KS. CCD year-over-year: 428 (2022-23) → 438 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Linwood Elementary is 12.9:1, which is 7% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 18% 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 Linwood Elementary?
84.1% of students at Linwood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Linwood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Linwood Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 48.5% of enrollment, in Wichita, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Linwood Elementary?
Linwood Elementary 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 Linwood Elementary rank among schools in Wichita?
By Resource Investment Index, Linwood Elementary 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 Linwood Elementary, 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.