- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hutchinson, KS
Plum Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Plum Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200420002075
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plum Creek Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Kansas schools.
- #8 of 9
- schools in Hutchinson · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 26.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Plum Creek Elementary has class sizes larger than 94% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plum Creek Elementary ranks #8 of 9 schools in Hutchinson, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Plum Creek Elementary held near 466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.6 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 200420002075 · Hutchinson, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
448 enr · 18.7:1 · 26.1% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Buhler High (674 students)
Plum Creek Elementary held near 466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.6 → 24.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Plum Creek Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Buhler High
Buhler High
674 students
- Prairie Hills
Prairie Hills Middle
532 students
- This school
Plum Creek Elementary
448 students
- Union Valley E
Union Valley Elem
435 students
- Buhler Grade S 241
Buhler Grade School
241 students
- Ad Astra Virtu 171
Ad Astra Virtual Academy
171 students
What this shows Plum Creek Elementary reports 448 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plum Creek Elementary compares
Plum Creek Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 36% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.1% | ▼ 39% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 94% in Kansas - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,534
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 448 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
African American 2.0%
Two or More 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.5, Plum Creek Elementary is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Buhler reports $11,534 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Plum Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buhler High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie Hills Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Union Valley Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buhler Grade School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ad Astra Virtual Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Plum Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 171
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Hutchinson
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Union Valley Elem
Standard public school
435 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Morgan Elementary
Standard public school
388 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Mccandless Elementary
Standard public school
346 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Wiley Elementary
Standard public school
322 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Graber Elementary
Standard public school
311 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Hutchinson Virtual School
Standard public school
300 students
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 (~448 students)
Frequently asked questions about Plum Creek Elementary
How many students attend Plum Creek Elementary?
Plum Creek Elementary has 448 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hutchinson, KS. CCD year-over-year: 467 (2022-23) → 466 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plum Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Plum Creek Elementary is 18.7:1, which is 36% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Plum Creek Elementary?
26.1% of students at Plum Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plum Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Plum Creek Elementary is White at 85.0% of enrollment, in Hutchinson, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plum Creek Elementary?
Plum Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Plum Creek Elementary rank among schools in Hutchinson?
By Resource Investment Index, Plum Creek Elementary ranks #8 of 9 schools in Hutchinson, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hutchinson on the city page.
What other schools are in Buhler?
Besides Plum Creek Elementary, Buhler also operates Buhler High (674 students), Prairie Hills Middle (532 students), and Union Valley Elem (435 students). See the Buhler district page for the complete list.