- Enrollment
- 1,803
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wichita, KS
Ruth Clark Elementary K-5
Federal NCES profile for Ruth Clark Elementary K-5, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200705001725
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #21 of 61
- schools in Wichita · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 52.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 ranks #21 of 61 schools in Wichita, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 shrank from 346 students in 2022-23 to 320 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE held 25.7 → 25.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 200705001725 · Wichita, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
316 enr · 12.6:1 · 52.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Campus High Haysville (1,803 students)
Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 shrank from 346 students in 2022-23 to 320 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE held 25.7 → 25.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Campus High Ha
Campus High Haysville
1,803 students
- Haysville Midd
Haysville Middle School
755 students
- Haysville West 551
Haysville West Middle School
551 students
- Nelson Elem 442
Nelson Elem
442 students
- Prairie Elemen 407
Prairie Elementary School
407 students
- This school 316
Ruth Clark Elementary K-5
316 students
What this shows Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 reports 316 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 compares
Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 is a shrinking 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.6% | ▲ 23% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 316 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
316
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Kansas - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.8%
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
$13,026
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 316 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.4%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%
Two or More 12.3%
African American 7.0%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 54.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Haysville reports $13,026 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus High Haysville | Larger | Lower 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ruth Clark Elementary K-5's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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.
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Minneha Core Knowledge Elem
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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
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 (~316 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ruth Clark Elementary K-5
How many students attend Ruth Clark Elementary K-5?
Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 has 316 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wichita, KS. CCD year-over-year: 346 (2022-23) → 320 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruth Clark Elementary K-5?
The student-teacher ratio at Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 is 12.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 20% 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 Ruth Clark Elementary K-5?
52.6% of students at Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ruth Clark Elementary K-5?
The largest demographic group at Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 is White at 54.4% of enrollment, in Wichita, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ruth Clark Elementary K-5?
Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 rank among schools in Wichita?
By Resource Investment Index, Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 ranks #21 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 Haysville?
Besides Ruth Clark Elementary K-5, 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.