Enrollment
283
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sedgwick, KS
R L Wright Elem
Federal NCES profile for R L Wright Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201155001076
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
R L Wright Elem earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Kansas schools.
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 33.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 283
- students enrolled
R L Wright Elem has class sizes larger than 72% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Sedgwick Public Schools · Kansas
NCES ID 201155001076 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.5%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How R L Wright Elem compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at R L Wright Elem
R L Wright Elem is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Sedgwick, Kansas, enrolling 283 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 283 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 293 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #68.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 283 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
13.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Sedgwick's public schools, it stands alongside Sedgwick High (238 students): R L Wright Elem is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.9:1 vs 14.9:1).
Its district, Sedgwick Public Schools, also runs Sedgwick High (238 students).
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 R L Wright Elem compares
R L Wright 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.5% | ▼ 22% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 283 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
283
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Kansas - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,362
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 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 83.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 83.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.4, R L Wright Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sedgwick Public Schools, which includes R L Wright Elem.
$13,362
Per student
-14%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.6%
State 79.4%
Federal 7.0%
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.
How R L Wright Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedgwick High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to R L Wright Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Sedgwick
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~283 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about R L Wright Elem
How many students attend R L Wright Elem?
R L Wright Elem has 283 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sedgwick, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at R L Wright Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at R L Wright Elem is 14.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at R L Wright Elem?
33.5% of students at R L Wright Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of R L Wright Elem?
The largest demographic group at R L Wright Elem is White at 83.4% of enrollment, in Sedgwick, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for R L Wright Elem?
R L Wright Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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).
Is R L Wright Elem a good school?
R L Wright Elem earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of 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 Sedgwick Public Schools?
Besides R L Wright Elem, Sedgwick Public Schools also operates Sedgwick High (238 students). See the Sedgwick Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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