- Enrollment
- 1,214
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hutchinson, KS
Mccandless Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mccandless Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200762000536
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mccandless Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Kansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #7 of 9
- schools in Hutchinson · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 84.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mccandless Elementary has class sizes larger than 95% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mccandless Elementary ranks #7 of 9 schools in Hutchinson, KS.
School address
District: Hutchinson Public Schools · Kansas
NCES ID 200762000536 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+147 students YoY
Mccandless Elementary grew from 206 students in 2022-23 to 353 in 2023-24 (+71.4%).
Teacher FTE added 18.3 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+147 students YoY 200762000536 · Hutchinson, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
346 enr · 19.2:1 · 84.5% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Hutchinson High School (1,214 students)
Mccandless Elementary grew from 206 students in 2022-23 to 353 in 2023-24 (+71.4%). Teacher FTE added 18.3 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Mccandless Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hutchinson Hig
Hutchinson High School
1,214 students
- Morgan Element 388
Morgan Elementary
388 students
- This school 346
Mccandless Elementary
346 students
- Wiley Elementa 322
Wiley Elementary
322 students
- Graber Element 311
Graber Elementary
311 students
- Hutchinson Vir 300
Hutchinson Virtual School
300 students
What this shows Mccandless Elementary reports 346 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mccandless Elementary compares
Mccandless Elementary 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 39% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.5% | ▲ 98% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 346 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
346
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 98% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 95% in Kansas - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.2%
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
$15,236
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 346 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 53.8%
Hispanic or Latino 32.4%
Two or More 8.4%
African American 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Mccandless Elementary is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Hutchinson Public Schools reports $15,236 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mccandless Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Morgan Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wiley Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Graber Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hutchinson Virtual School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Mccandless Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Hutchinson
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Plum Creek Elementary
Standard public school
448 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Union Valley Elem
Standard public school
435 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Morgan Elementary
Standard public school
388 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Wiley Elementary
Standard public school
322 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Graber Elementary
Standard public school
311 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Hutchinson Virtual School
Standard public school
300 students
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 (~346 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mccandless Elementary
How many students attend Mccandless Elementary?
Mccandless Elementary has 346 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hutchinson, KS. CCD year-over-year: 206 (2022-23) → 353 (2023-24), up 147.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mccandless Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mccandless Elementary is 19.2:1, which is 39% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mccandless Elementary?
84.5% of students at Mccandless Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mccandless Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mccandless Elementary is White at 53.8% of enrollment, in Hutchinson, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mccandless Elementary?
Mccandless Elementary 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 Mccandless Elementary rank among schools in Hutchinson?
By Resource Investment Index, Mccandless Elementary ranks #7 of 9 schools in Hutchinson, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hutchinson on the city page.
What other schools are in Hutchinson Public Schools?
Besides Mccandless Elementary, Hutchinson Public Schools also operates Hutchinson High School (1,214 students), Morgan Elementary (388 students), and Wiley Elementary (322 students). See the Hutchinson Public Schools district page for the complete list.