- Enrollment
- 2,435
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wichita, KS
Minneha Core Knowledge Elem
Federal NCES profile for Minneha Core Knowledge Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201299000301
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Minneha Core Knowledge Elem earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Kansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #22 of 61
- schools in Wichita · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 64.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Minneha Core Knowledge Elem has class sizes larger than 85% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Minneha Core Knowledge Elem ranks #22 of 61 schools in Wichita, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
Minneha Core Knowledge Elem grew from 578 students in 2022-23 to 621 in 2023-24 (+7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 39.8 → 40.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+43 students YoY 201299000301 · Wichita, KS Other · MID · TRAD
644 enr · 16.5:1 · 64.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: East High (2,435 students)
Minneha Core Knowledge Elem grew from 578 students in 2022-23 to 621 in 2023-24 (+7.4%). Teacher FTE added 39.8 → 40.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Minneha Core Knowledge 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 644
Minneha Core Knowledge Elem
644 students
What this shows Minneha Core Knowledge Elem reports 644 students on the CCD universe file.
How Minneha Core Knowledge Elem compares
Minneha Core Knowledge 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 20% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.4% | ▲ 51% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 644 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
644
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in Kansas - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.7%
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 644 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 30.6%
White 26.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.8%
Asian 10.2%
Two or More 9.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 30.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.6, Minneha Core Knowledge 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 Minneha Core Knowledge Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southeast High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heights High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Minneha Core Knowledge 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
Similar other schools in Wichita
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Christa Mcauliffe Academy
Standard public school
829 students 13.6:1 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
Dodge Literacy Magnet
Standard public school
547 students 15.2:1 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 (~644 students)
Frequently asked questions about Minneha Core Knowledge Elem
How many students attend Minneha Core Knowledge Elem?
Minneha Core Knowledge Elem has 644 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wichita, KS. CCD year-over-year: 578 (2022-23) → 621 (2023-24), up 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Minneha Core Knowledge Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Minneha Core Knowledge Elem is 16.5:1, which is 20% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Minneha Core Knowledge Elem?
64.4% of students at Minneha Core Knowledge Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Minneha Core Knowledge Elem?
The largest demographic group at Minneha Core Knowledge Elem is African American at 30.6% of enrollment, in Wichita, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Minneha Core Knowledge Elem?
Minneha Core Knowledge Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Minneha Core Knowledge Elem rank among schools in Wichita?
By Resource Investment Index, Minneha Core Knowledge Elem ranks #22 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 Minneha Core Knowledge 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.