- Enrollment
- 2,435
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wichita, KS
Washington Accelerated Learning Elem
Federal NCES profile for Washington Accelerated Learning Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201299000320
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Accelerated Learning Elem earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #40 of 61
- schools in Wichita · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 91.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Accelerated Learning Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Accelerated Learning Elem ranks #40 of 61 schools in Wichita, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Washington Accelerated Learning Elem held near 442 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 31.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 201299000320 · Wichita, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
470 enr · 14.2:1 · 91.2% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: East High (2,435 students)
Washington Accelerated Learning Elem held near 442 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 31.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Washington Accelerated Learning Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East High
East High
2,435 students
- Southeast High
Southeast High
2,066 students
- North High
North High
2,041 students
- South High
South High
1,662 students
- Heights High
Heights High
1,505 students
- This school 470
Washington Accelerated Learning Elem
470 students
What this shows Washington Accelerated Learning Elem reports 470 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Accelerated Learning Elem compares
Washington Accelerated Learning 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.2% | ▲ 114% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 470 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
470
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 114% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Kansas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.7%
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
$15,549
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 470 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.3%
African American 19.8%
White 12.6%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, Washington Accelerated Learning Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wichita reports $15,549 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington Accelerated Learning Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southeast High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heights High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Accelerated Learning Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,662
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,505
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Wichita
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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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
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 (~470 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Accelerated Learning Elem
How many students attend Washington Accelerated Learning Elem?
Washington Accelerated Learning Elem has 470 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wichita, KS. CCD year-over-year: 455 (2022-23) → 442 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Accelerated Learning Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Accelerated Learning Elem is 14.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Accelerated Learning Elem?
91.2% of students at Washington Accelerated Learning Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Accelerated Learning Elem?
The largest demographic group at Washington Accelerated Learning Elem is Hispanic or Latino at 54.3% of enrollment, in Wichita, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Accelerated Learning Elem?
Washington Accelerated Learning Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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).
How does Washington Accelerated Learning Elem rank among schools in Wichita?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Accelerated Learning Elem ranks #40 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 Wichita?
Besides Washington Accelerated Learning Elem, Wichita also operates East High (2,435 students), Southeast High (2,066 students), and North High (2,041 students). See the Wichita district page for the complete list.