Enrollment
316
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.6%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ruth Clark Elementary K-5
Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Wichita, Kansas, enrolling 316 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 52.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 316 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 260 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #207, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 316 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.8% 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): Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.6:1 vs 13.6:1).
Haysville also operates Campus High Haysville (1,803 students) and Haysville Middle School (755 students) alongside Ruth Clark Elementary K-5.
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 Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 compares
Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Haysville, which includes Ruth Clark Elementary K-5.
$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 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
- 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 (~316 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 a good school?
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. 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 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.
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