Enrollment
326
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · South Hutchinson, KS
South Hutchinson Elem
Federal NCES profile for South Hutchinson Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200999000549
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Hutchinson Elem earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 55.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 326
- students enrolled
South Hutchinson Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
NCES ID 200999000549 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.3%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Hutchinson Elem compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Hutchinson Elem
South Hutchinson Elem is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in South Hutchinson, Kansas, enrolling 326 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 55.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 326 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,346 Kansas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 228 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #221, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 326 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Nickerson also operates Nickerson High (255 students) and Nickerson Elem (183 students) alongside South Hutchinson 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 South Hutchinson Elem compares
South Hutchinson 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.3% | ▲ 30% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 326 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
326
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 38% in Kansas - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.7%
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
$13,581
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 326 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 81.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.4, South Hutchinson Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nickerson, which includes South Hutchinson Elem.
$13,581
Per student
-12%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.9%
State 76.8%
Federal 8.3%
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 South Hutchinson Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nickerson High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nickerson Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reno Valley Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central State Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to South Hutchinson Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 137
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 110
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~326 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about South Hutchinson Elem
How many students attend South Hutchinson Elem?
South Hutchinson Elem has 326 students enrolled. It is a public school in South Hutchinson, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Hutchinson Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at South Hutchinson Elem is 12.5:1, 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 South Hutchinson Elem?
55.3% of students at South Hutchinson Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Hutchinson Elem?
The largest demographic group at South Hutchinson Elem is White at 81.0% of enrollment, in South Hutchinson, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Hutchinson Elem?
South Hutchinson Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 South Hutchinson Elem a good school?
South Hutchinson Elem earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. 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 Nickerson?
Besides South Hutchinson Elem, Nickerson also operates Nickerson High (255 students), Nickerson Elem (183 students), and Reno Valley Middle School (137 students). See the Nickerson district page for the complete list.
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