Enrollment
322
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 200762000539
Wiley Elementary — Hutchinson, KS
Federal NCES profile for Wiley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 54
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Hutchinson Public Schools · Kansas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14.4:1 Kansas avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.7%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wiley Elementary compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Wiley Elementary reports 322 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 19.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% above the Kansas state mean of 14.4:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 6% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 47.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 12% above the Kansas average and 8% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 322 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 18.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hutchinson Public Schools spends $15,919 per pupil district-wide, below the Kansas average of $17,342 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 21.8% from local sources (property taxes), 65.3% from the state, and 12.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Wiley Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Kansas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.7% | ▲ 12% | 42.7% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 322 | top 56% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
47.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 12% 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
15:1
students per teacher
— 4% above state mean
Top 71% in Kansas — lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$15,919
per pupil, district-wide
— below Kansas avg of $17,342
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 322 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 322 Top 56% in Kansas — larger than 44% of 1,354 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 19.0
Students per teacher 15:1 +4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 47.7% +12% vs state
NCES ID 200762000539
Student demographics
White 72.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 72.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 322:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 18.3%
In-school suspensions 6
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hutchinson Public Schools, which includes Wiley Elementary.
$15,919
Per student
-8%
vs Kansas
Avg $17,342
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 21.8%
State 65.3%
Federal 12.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,214
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- —
Similar other schools in Hutchinson
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Plum Creek Elementary
Standard public school
448 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Union Valley Elem
Standard public school
435 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Morgan Elementary
Standard public school
388 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Mccandless Elementary
Standard public school
346 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Graber Elementary
Standard public school
311 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Hutchinson Virtual School
Standard public school
300 students
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Wiley Elementary
How many students attend Wiley Elementary?
Wiley Elementary has 322 students enrolled. It is a other school in Hutchinson, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wiley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wiley Elementary is 15:1, which is 4% higher than the Kansas average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wiley Elementary?
47.7% of students at Wiley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wiley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Wiley Elementary is White at 72.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Hutchinson, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wiley Elementary?
Wiley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.