- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wellsville, KS
Wellsville Elem
Federal NCES profile for Wellsville Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201287000455
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wellsville Elem earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Kansas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Wellsville · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 27.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Wellsville Elem has class sizes larger than 92% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wellsville Elem ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Wellsville, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Wellsville Elem held near 402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 201287000455 · Wellsville, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
411 enr · 17.9:1 · 27.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Wellsville High (278 students)
Wellsville Elem held near 402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Wellsville Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Wellsville Elem
411 students
- Wellsville Hig
Wellsville High
278 students
- Wellsville Mid
Wellsville Middle School
167 students
What this shows Wellsville Elem reports 411 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wellsville Elem compares
Wellsville 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 30% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.1% | ▼ 37% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 411 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
411
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 92% in Kansas - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,791
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 411 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 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 87.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 87.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.6, Wellsville Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wellsville reports $12,791 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wellsville Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellsville High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wellsville Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wellsville Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 167
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~411 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wellsville Elem
How many students attend Wellsville Elem?
Wellsville Elem has 411 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wellsville, KS. CCD year-over-year: 398 (2022-23) → 402 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wellsville Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Wellsville Elem is 17.9:1, which is 30% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wellsville Elem?
27.1% of students at Wellsville Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wellsville Elem?
The largest demographic group at Wellsville Elem is White at 87.6% of enrollment, in Wellsville, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wellsville Elem?
Wellsville Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Wellsville Elem rank among public schools in Wellsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Wellsville Elem ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Wellsville, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Wellsville?
Besides Wellsville Elem, Wellsville also operates Wellsville High (278 students) and Wellsville Middle School (167 students). See the Wellsville district page for the complete list.