- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
South Hutchinson Elem held near 329 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.9 → 25.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 200999000549 · South Hutchinson, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
326 enr · 12.5:1 · 55.3% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Nickerson High (255 students)
South Hutchinson Elem held near 329 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.9 → 25.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
South Hutchinson Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
South Hutchinson Elem
326 students
- Nickerson High
Nickerson High
255 students
- Nickerson Elem
Nickerson Elem
183 students
- Reno Valley Mi
Reno Valley Middle School
137 students
- Central State 110
Central State Academy
110 students
What this shows South Hutchinson Elem reports 326 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Hutchinson Elem compares
South Hutchinson Elem 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,068
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 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.
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
District finance for Nickerson reports $14,068 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~326 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 331 (2022-23) → 329 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.