- Enrollment
- 2,435
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wichita, KS
Mccollom Elem
Federal NCES profile for Mccollom Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201299000298
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mccollom Elem earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Kansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #2 of 61
- schools in Wichita · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 47.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mccollom Elem has class sizes smaller than 79% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mccollom Elem ranks #2 of 61 schools in Wichita, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Mccollom Elem held near 311 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.3 → 24.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 201299000298 · Wichita, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
288 enr · 11.1:1 · 47.7% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: East High (2,435 students)
Mccollom Elem held near 311 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.3 → 24.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Mccollom Elem 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 288
Mccollom Elem
288 students
What this shows Mccollom Elem reports 288 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mccollom Elem compares
Mccollom Elem 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 20% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.7% | ▲ 12% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 288 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
288
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 21% in Kansas - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$15,549
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
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.1%
Two or More 14.9%
African American 8.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 55.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Mccollom Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wichita reports $15,549 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mccollom Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southeast High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heights High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mccollom Elem'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
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Cloud Elem
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Colvin Elem
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Education Imagine Academy
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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 (~288 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mccollom Elem
How many students attend Mccollom Elem?
Mccollom Elem has 288 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wichita, KS. CCD year-over-year: 321 (2022-23) → 311 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mccollom Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Mccollom Elem is 11.1:1, which is 20% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 29% 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 Mccollom Elem?
47.7% of students at Mccollom Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mccollom Elem?
The largest demographic group at Mccollom Elem is White at 55.9% of enrollment, in Wichita, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mccollom Elem?
Mccollom Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Mccollom Elem rank among schools in Wichita?
By Resource Investment Index, Mccollom Elem ranks #2 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 Mccollom Elem, 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.