- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wetmore, KS
Wetmore Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Wetmore Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200035002027
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wetmore Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Kansas schools.
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 90
- students enrolled
Wetmore Elementary has class sizes smaller than 77% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
NCES CCD campus card
90 on latest CCD 200035002027 · Wetmore, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
90 enr · 11.3:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Sabetha Elementary School (401 students)
Wetmore Elementary CCD stamps from the federal school universe. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Wetmore Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sabetha Elemen
Sabetha Elementary School
401 students
- Sabetha High S
Sabetha High School
217 students
- Sabetha Middle
Sabetha Middle School
173 students
- Axtell Element 113
Axtell Elementary School
113 students
- This school 90
Wetmore Elementary
90 students
- Axtell High 49
Axtell High
49 students
What this shows Wetmore Elementary reports 90 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wetmore Elementary compares
Wetmore Elementary vs Kansas and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 18% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▲ 17% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 90 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
90
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 23% in Kansas - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$13,728
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
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Prairie Hills reports $13,728 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wetmore Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sabetha Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sabetha High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sabetha Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Axtell Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Axtell High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wetmore Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 173
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 113
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 49
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~90 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wetmore Elementary
How many students attend Wetmore Elementary?
Wetmore Elementary has 90 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wetmore, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wetmore Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wetmore Elementary is 11.3:1, which is 18% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 28% 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 Wetmore Elementary?
50.0% of students at Wetmore Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wetmore Elementary?
Wetmore Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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).
What other schools are in Prairie Hills?
Besides Wetmore Elementary, Prairie Hills also operates Sabetha Elementary School (401 students), Sabetha High School (217 students), and Sabetha Middle School (173 students). See the Prairie Hills district page for the complete list.