- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Holcomb, KS
Wiley Elem
Federal NCES profile for Wiley Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200735001735
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wiley Elem earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Holcomb · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 47.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Wiley Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wiley Elem ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Holcomb, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Wiley Elem held near 241 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 200735001735 · Holcomb, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
218 enr · 12.1:1 · 47.6% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Holcomb High (265 students)
Wiley Elem held near 241 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Wiley Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Holcomb High
Holcomb High
265 students
- Holcomb Middle
Holcomb Middle
227 students
- This school
Wiley Elem
218 students
- Holcomb Elem 3
Holcomb Elem 3-5
187 students
- Usd 363 Virtua 10
Usd 363 Virtual Academy
10 students
What this shows Wiley Elem reports 218 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wiley Elem compares
Wiley 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.6% | ▲ 11% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 218 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
218
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 32% in Kansas - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.6%
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
$13,517
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 218 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.1%
Two or More 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.2, Wiley Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Holcomb reports $13,517 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wiley Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holcomb High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holcomb Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holcomb Elem 3-5 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Usd 363 Virtual Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Wiley Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 227
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 187
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 10
- 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 (~218 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wiley Elem
How many students attend Wiley Elem?
Wiley Elem has 218 students enrolled. It is a public school in Holcomb, KS. CCD year-over-year: 250 (2022-23) → 241 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wiley Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Wiley Elem is 12.1:1, which is 12% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 23% 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 Wiley Elem?
47.6% of students at Wiley Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wiley Elem?
The largest demographic group at Wiley Elem is White at 93.1% of enrollment, in Holcomb, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wiley Elem?
Wiley Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Wiley Elem rank among public schools in Holcomb?
By Resource Investment Index, Wiley Elem ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Holcomb, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Holcomb on the city page.
What other schools are in Holcomb?
Besides Wiley Elem, Holcomb also operates Holcomb High (265 students), Holcomb Middle (227 students), and Holcomb Elem 3-5 (187 students). See the Holcomb district page for the complete list.