- Enrollment
- 1,214
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hutchinson, KS
Wiley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Wiley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200762000539
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wiley Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Kansas schools.
- #3 of 9
- schools in Hutchinson · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 47.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Wiley Elementary has class sizes larger than 87% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wiley Elementary ranks #3 of 9 schools in Hutchinson, KS.
School address
District: Hutchinson Public Schools · Kansas
NCES ID 200762000539 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Wiley Elementary grew from 285 students in 2022-23 to 311 in 2023-24 (+9.1%).
Teacher FTE held 19.9 → 19.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 200762000539 · Hutchinson, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
322 enr · 16.9:1 · 47.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Hutchinson High School (1,214 students)
Wiley Elementary grew from 285 students in 2022-23 to 311 in 2023-24 (+9.1%). Teacher FTE held 19.9 → 19.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Wiley Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hutchinson Hig
Hutchinson High School
1,214 students
- Morgan Element 388
Morgan Elementary
388 students
- Mccandless Ele 346
Mccandless Elementary
346 students
- This school 322
Wiley Elementary
322 students
- Graber Element 311
Graber Elementary
311 students
- Hutchinson Vir 300
Hutchinson Virtual School
300 students
What this shows Wiley Elementary reports 322 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wiley Elementary compares
Wiley Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 22% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.7% | ▲ 12% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 322 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
322
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 87% in Kansas - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,236
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 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 44.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.2, Wiley Elementary is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Hutchinson Public Schools reports $15,236 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wiley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Morgan Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mccandless Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Graber Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hutchinson Virtual School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Wiley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Hutchinson
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Plum Creek Elementary
Standard public school
448 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Union Valley Elem
Standard public school
435 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Morgan Elementary
Standard public school
388 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Mccandless Elementary
Standard public school
346 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Graber Elementary
Standard public school
311 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Hutchinson Virtual School
Standard public school
300 students
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 (~322 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wiley Elementary
How many students attend Wiley Elementary?
Wiley Elementary has 322 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hutchinson, KS. CCD year-over-year: 285 (2022-23) → 311 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wiley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wiley Elementary is 16.9:1, which is 22% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Hutchinson, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wiley Elementary?
Wiley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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).
How does Wiley Elementary rank among schools in Hutchinson?
By Resource Investment Index, Wiley Elementary ranks #3 of 9 schools in Hutchinson, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hutchinson on the city page.
What other schools are in Hutchinson Public Schools?
Besides Wiley Elementary, Hutchinson Public Schools also operates Hutchinson High School (1,214 students), Morgan Elementary (388 students), and Mccandless Elementary (346 students). See the Hutchinson Public Schools district page for the complete list.