- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hutchinson, KS
Union Valley Elem
Federal NCES profile for Union Valley Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200420000568
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union Valley Elem earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Kansas schools.
- #1 of 9
- schools in Hutchinson · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 31.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Union Valley Elem has class sizes larger than 93% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union Valley Elem ranks #1 of 9 schools in Hutchinson, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Union Valley Elem held near 440 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.2 → 24.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 200420000568 · Hutchinson, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
435 enr · 18.1:1 · 31.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Buhler High (674 students)
Union Valley Elem held near 440 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.2 → 24.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Union Valley Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Buhler High
Buhler High
674 students
- Prairie Hills
Prairie Hills Middle
532 students
- Plum Creek Ele
Plum Creek Elementary
448 students
- This school
Union Valley Elem
435 students
- Buhler Grade S 241
Buhler Grade School
241 students
- Ad Astra Virtu 171
Ad Astra Virtual Academy
171 students
What this shows Union Valley Elem reports 435 students on the CCD universe file.
How Union Valley Elem compares
Union Valley 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 31% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.2% | ▼ 27% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 435 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
435
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 93% in Kansas - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.5%
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
$11,534
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 435 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.4, Union Valley Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Buhler reports $11,534 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Union Valley Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buhler High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie Hills Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Plum Creek Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buhler Grade School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ad Astra Virtual Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Union Valley Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 171
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Hutchinson
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Plum Creek Elementary
Standard public school
448 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Morgan Elementary
Standard public school
388 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Mccandless Elementary
Standard public school
346 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Wiley Elementary
Standard public school
322 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Graber Elementary
Standard public school
311 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Hutchinson Virtual School
Standard public school
300 students
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 (~435 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Union Valley Elem
How many students attend Union Valley Elem?
Union Valley Elem has 435 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hutchinson, KS. CCD year-over-year: 452 (2022-23) → 440 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Valley Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Valley Elem is 18.1:1, which is 31% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Union Valley Elem?
31.2% of students at Union Valley Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union Valley Elem?
The largest demographic group at Union Valley Elem is White at 85.3% of enrollment, in Hutchinson, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union Valley Elem?
Union Valley Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Union Valley Elem rank among schools in Hutchinson?
By Resource Investment Index, Union Valley Elem ranks #1 of 9 schools in Hutchinson, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hutchinson on the city page.
What other schools are in Buhler?
Besides Union Valley Elem, Buhler also operates Buhler High (674 students), Prairie Hills Middle (532 students), and Plum Creek Elementary (448 students). See the Buhler district page for the complete list.