- Enrollment
- 2,172
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wichita, KS
Oaklawn Elem
Federal NCES profile for Oaklawn Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200546000354
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oaklawn Elem earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Kansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #25 of 61
- schools in Wichita · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 85.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Oaklawn Elem has class sizes smaller than 87% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oaklawn Elem ranks #25 of 61 schools in Wichita, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Oaklawn Elem grew from 216 students in 2022-23 to 250 in 2023-24 (+15.7%).
Teacher FTE added 25.4 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 200546000354 · Wichita, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
250 enr · 10:1 · 85.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Derby High School (2,172 students)
Oaklawn Elem grew from 216 students in 2022-23 to 250 in 2023-24 (+15.7%). Teacher FTE added 25.4 → 26.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Oaklawn Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Derby High Sch
Derby High School
2,172 students
- Derby Middle S
Derby Middle Sch
923 students
- Derby North Mi 832
Derby North Middle School
832 students
- Tanglewood Ele 607
Tanglewood Elem
607 students
- Stone Creek El 451
Stone Creek Elementary
451 students
- This school 250
Oaklawn Elem
250 students
What this shows Oaklawn Elem reports 250 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oaklawn Elem compares
Oaklawn Elem is a growing 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 28% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.6% | ▲ 100% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 250 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
250
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 100% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 13% in Kansas - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.2%
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
$11,894
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 48 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 44.8%
Hispanic or Latino 40.4%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 4.8%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 44.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Oaklawn Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Derby reports $11,894 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oaklawn Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Derby Middle Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Derby North Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tanglewood Elem | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stone Creek Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oaklawn Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Wichita
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Woodman Elem
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Cloud Elem
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Colvin Elem
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Education Imagine Academy
Standard public school
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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 (~250 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oaklawn Elem
How many students attend Oaklawn Elem?
Oaklawn Elem has 250 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wichita, KS. CCD year-over-year: 216 (2022-23) → 250 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oaklawn Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Oaklawn Elem is 10:1, which is 28% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 36% 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 Oaklawn Elem?
85.6% of students at Oaklawn Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oaklawn Elem?
The largest demographic group at Oaklawn Elem is White at 44.8% of enrollment, in Wichita, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oaklawn Elem?
Oaklawn Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oaklawn Elem rank among schools in Wichita?
By Resource Investment Index, Oaklawn Elem ranks #25 of 61 schools in Wichita, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wichita on the city page.
What other schools are in Derby?
Besides Oaklawn Elem, Derby also operates Derby High School (2,172 students), Derby Middle Sch (923 students), and Derby North Middle School (832 students). See the Derby district page for the complete list.