Enrollment
368
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.3%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mulvane Grade School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mulvane Grade School
Mulvane Grade School is a mid-sized elementary school in Mulvane, Kansas, enrolling 368 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 368 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Among 299 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #247, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 368 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.5% 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 Elem W D Munson (406 students) alongside Mulvane Grade School.
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 Grade School compares
Mulvane Grade School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,453
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mulvane, which includes Mulvane Grade School.
$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 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
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary 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 (~368 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Mulvane on the city page.
Is Mulvane Grade School a good school?
Mulvane Grade School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. 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 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.
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