Enrollment
406
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.0%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mulvane Elem W D Munson compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mulvane Elem W D Munson
Mulvane Elem W D Munson is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Mulvane, Kansas, enrolling 406 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 37.0% lands close to the Kansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 406 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Among 286 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #267, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 406 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Mulvane spends $12,453 per pupil, 20% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Mulvane also operates Mulvane High (540 students) and Mulvane Middle School (404 students) alongside Mulvane Elem W D Munson.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mulvane Elem W D Munson compares
Mulvane Elem W D Munson on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,453
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mulvane, which includes Mulvane Elem W D Munson.
$12,453
Per student
-20%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.4%
State 68.4%
Federal 9.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~406 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.9:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Mulvane on the city page.
Is Mulvane Elem W D Munson a good school?
Mulvane Elem W D Munson earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Kansas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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