Enrollment
360
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wichita, KS
Oatville Elem
Federal NCES profile for Oatville Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200705000365
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oatville Elem earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #25 of 61
- schools in Wichita · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 46.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Oatville Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oatville Elem ranks #25 of 61 schools in Wichita, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.9%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oatville Elem compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oatville Elem
Oatville Elem is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Wichita, Kansas, enrolling 360 students.
At 13.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kansas median, within a few percentage points of the 13.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 46.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 360 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 291 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #258, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 360 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Haysville spends $12,397 per pupil, 20% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Wichita's public schools, it stands alongside Christa Mcauliffe Academy (829 students): Oatville Elem is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.8:1 vs 13.6:1).
Haysville also operates Campus High Haysville (1,803 students) and Haysville Middle School (755 students) alongside Oatville Elem.
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 Oatville Elem compares
Oatville Elem on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.9% | ▲ 10% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 360 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
360
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 57% in Kansas - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.6%
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
$12,397
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 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 56.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
Two or More 14.7%
Asian 5.6%
African American 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 56.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Oatville Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Haysville, which includes Oatville Elem.
$12,397
Per student
-20%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.8%
State 80.2%
Federal 8.1%
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 Oatville 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nelson Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oatville Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,803
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Wichita
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Christa Mcauliffe Academy
Standard public school
829 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Minneha Core Knowledge Elem
Standard public school
644 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Woodman Elem
Standard public school
612 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Cloud Elem
Standard public school
580 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Colvin Elem
Standard public school
571 students 13:1 students per teacher
Education Imagine Academy
Standard public school
566 students 29.8:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~360 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Oatville Elem
How many students attend Oatville Elem?
Oatville Elem has 360 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wichita, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oatville Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Oatville Elem is 13.8:1, which is 0% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oatville Elem?
46.9% of students at Oatville Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oatville Elem?
The largest demographic group at Oatville Elem is White at 56.9% of enrollment, in Wichita, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oatville Elem?
Oatville Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Oatville Elem rank among schools in Wichita?
By Resource Investment Index, Oatville 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.
Is Oatville Elem a good school?
Oatville Elem earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools. 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 Haysville?
Besides Oatville 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.
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