- Enrollment
- 1,803
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Haysville, KS
Nelson Elem
Federal NCES profile for Nelson Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200705000364
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nelson Elem earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Haysville · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 50.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Nelson Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nelson Elem ranks #3 of 3 schools in Haysville, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Nelson Elem shrank from 464 students in 2022-23 to 438 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.2 → 32.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 200705000364 · Haysville, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
442 enr · 13.4:1 · 50.9% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Campus High Haysville (1,803 students)
Nelson Elem shrank from 464 students in 2022-23 to 438 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 33.2 → 32.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Nelson Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Campus High Ha
Campus High Haysville
1,803 students
- Haysville Midd
Haysville Middle School
755 students
- Haysville West 551
Haysville West Middle School
551 students
- This school 442
Nelson Elem
442 students
- Prairie Elemen 407
Prairie Elementary School
407 students
- Freeman Elem 397
Freeman Elem
397 students
What this shows Nelson Elem reports 442 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nelson Elem compares
Nelson Elem is a shrinking 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.9% | ▲ 19% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 442 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
442
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Kansas - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.9%
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
$13,026
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 442 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.2%
Hispanic or Latino 21.3%
Two or More 10.4%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 65.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Nelson Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Haysville reports $13,026 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nelson Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus High Haysville | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Haysville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Haysville West Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Freeman Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nelson Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Haysville
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~442 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nelson Elem
How many students attend Nelson Elem?
Nelson Elem has 442 students enrolled. It is a public school in Haysville, KS. CCD year-over-year: 464 (2022-23) → 438 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nelson Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Nelson Elem is 13.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 15% 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 Nelson Elem?
50.9% of students at Nelson Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nelson Elem?
The largest demographic group at Nelson Elem is White at 65.2% of enrollment, in Haysville, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nelson Elem?
Nelson Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 Nelson Elem rank among schools in Haysville?
By Resource Investment Index, Nelson Elem ranks #3 of 3 schools in Haysville, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Haysville on the city page.
What other schools are in Haysville?
Besides Nelson Elem, Haysville also operates Campus High Haysville (1,803 students), Haysville Middle School (755 students), and Haysville West Middle School (551 students). See the Haysville district page for the complete list.