- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mulvane, KS
Mulvane Elem W D Munson
Federal NCES profile for Mulvane Elem W D Munson, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200984000372
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mulvane Elem W D Munson earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Kansas schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Mulvane · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 37.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mulvane Elem W D Munson has class sizes smaller than 71% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mulvane Elem W D Munson ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Mulvane, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Mulvane Elem W D Munson held near 443 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.9 → 33.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 200984000372 · Mulvane, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
406 enr · 11.9:1 · 37.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Mulvane High (540 students)
Mulvane Elem W D Munson held near 443 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.9 → 33.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Mulvane Elem W D Munson in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mulvane High
Mulvane High
540 students
- This school
Mulvane Elem W D Munson
406 students
- Mulvane Middle
Mulvane Middle School
404 students
- Mulvane Grade
Mulvane Grade School
368 students
What this shows Mulvane Elem W D Munson reports 406 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mulvane Elem W D Munson compares
Mulvane Elem W D Munson 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.0% | ▼ 13% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 406 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
406
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 29% in Kansas - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.6%
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
$12,132
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 406 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.1, Mulvane Elem W D Munson is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Mulvane reports $12,132 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mulvane Elem W D Munson Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mulvane High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mulvane Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mulvane Grade School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mulvane Elem W D Munson's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~406 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mulvane Elem W D Munson
How many students attend Mulvane Elem W D Munson?
Mulvane Elem W D Munson has 406 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mulvane, KS. CCD year-over-year: 422 (2022-23) → 443 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mulvane Elem W D Munson?
The student-teacher ratio at Mulvane Elem W D Munson is 11.9:1, which is 14% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 24% 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 Mulvane Elem W D Munson?
37.0% of students at Mulvane Elem W D Munson are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mulvane Elem W D Munson?
The largest demographic group at Mulvane Elem W D Munson is White at 86.0% of enrollment, in Mulvane, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mulvane Elem W D Munson?
Mulvane Elem W D Munson has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Mulvane Elem W D Munson rank among public schools in Mulvane?
By Resource Investment Index, Mulvane Elem W D Munson ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Mulvane, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Mulvane?
Besides Mulvane Elem W D Munson, Mulvane also operates Mulvane High (540 students), Mulvane Middle School (404 students), and Mulvane Grade School (368 students). See the Mulvane district page for the complete list.