Enrollment
250
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 200546000354
Oaklawn Elem — Wichita, KS
Federal NCES profile for Oaklawn Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 38/100.
👥 Class size 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 17
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Kansas avg
-40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.6%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+100% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oaklawn Elem compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Oaklawn Elem reports 250 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 25.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 40% below the Kansas state mean of 14.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 46% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 85.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 100% above the Kansas average and 65% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 33.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Derby spends $15,405 per pupil district-wide, below the Kansas average of $17,342 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 21.0% from local sources (property taxes), 70.1% from the state, and 9.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Oaklawn Elem compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Kansas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.6:1 | ▼ 40% | 14.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.6% | ▲ 100% | 42.7% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 250 | top 43% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
85.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 100% 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
8.6:1
students per teacher
— 40% below state mean
Top 6% in Kansas — lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
33.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,405
per pupil, district-wide
— below Kansas avg of $17,342
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 250 Top 43% in Kansas — larger than 57% of 1,354 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 25.0
Students per teacher 8.6:1 -40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 85.6% +100% vs state
NCES ID 200546000354
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 33.2%
In-school suspensions 24
Out-of-school suspensions 24
Expulsions 48
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Derby, which includes Oaklawn Elem.
$15,405
Per student
-11%
vs Kansas
Avg $17,342
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 21.0%
State 70.1%
Federal 9.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,172
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Oaklawn Elem
How many students attend Oaklawn Elem?
Oaklawn Elem has 250 students enrolled. It is a other school in Wichita, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oaklawn Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Oaklawn Elem is 8.6:1, which is 40% lower than the Kansas average of 14.4:1 and 46% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Wichita, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oaklawn Elem?
Oaklawn Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.