- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mulvane, KS
Mulvane Grade School
Federal NCES profile for Mulvane Grade School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200984001667
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mulvane Grade School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Mulvane · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mulvane Grade School has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mulvane Grade School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Mulvane, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Mulvane Grade School held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 26.7 → 26.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 200984001667 · Mulvane, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
368 enr · 14.2:1 · 33.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Mulvane High (540 students)
Mulvane Grade School held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 26.7 → 26.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Mulvane Grade School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mulvane High
Mulvane High
540 students
- Mulvane Elem W
Mulvane Elem W D Munson
406 students
- Mulvane Middle
Mulvane Middle School
404 students
- This school
Mulvane Grade School
368 students
What this shows Mulvane Grade School reports 368 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mulvane Grade School compares
Mulvane Grade School 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 22% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 368 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
368
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Kansas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.5%
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 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.6%
Two or More 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.6, Mulvane Grade School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mulvane reports $12,132 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mulvane Grade School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mulvane High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mulvane Elem W D Munson | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mulvane Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mulvane Grade School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~368 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mulvane Grade School
How many students attend Mulvane Grade School?
Mulvane Grade School has 368 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mulvane, KS. CCD year-over-year: 396 (2022-23) → 386 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mulvane Grade School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mulvane Grade School is 14.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mulvane Grade School?
33.3% of students at Mulvane Grade School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mulvane Grade School?
The largest demographic group at Mulvane Grade School is White at 82.6% of enrollment, in Mulvane, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mulvane Grade School?
Mulvane Grade School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Grade School rank among public schools in Mulvane?
By Resource Investment Index, Mulvane Grade School ranks #2 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 Grade School, Mulvane also operates Mulvane High (540 students), Mulvane Elem W D Munson (406 students), and Mulvane Middle School (404 students). See the Mulvane district page for the complete list.