Enrollment
397
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wichita, KS
Wineteer Elem
Federal NCES profile for Wineteer Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200546000358
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wineteer Elem earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #11 of 61
- schools in Wichita · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 37.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Wineteer Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wineteer Elem ranks #11 of 61 schools in Wichita, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.3%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wineteer Elem compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wineteer Elem
Wineteer Elem is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Wichita, Kansas, enrolling 397 students.
At 13.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kansas median, within a few percentage points of the 13.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 37.3% lands close to the Kansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 397 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 290 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #158.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Derby spends $11,217 per pupil, 28% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Wichita's public schools, it stands alongside Christa Mcauliffe Academy (829 students): Wineteer Elem is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.2:1 vs 13.6:1).
Derby also operates Derby High School (2,172 students) and Derby Middle Sch (923 students) alongside Wineteer Elem.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Wineteer Elem compares
Wineteer Elem on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.3% | ▼ 13% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 397 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
397
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Kansas - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.7%
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
$11,217
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 47.1%
Hispanic or Latino 21.9%
Two or More 13.1%
African American 11.8%
Asian 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Wineteer Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Derby, which includes Wineteer Elem.
$11,217
Per student
-28%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.0%
State 70.1%
Federal 9.0%
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.
How Wineteer Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Derby Middle Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Derby North Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tanglewood Elem | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stone Creek Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wineteer Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,172
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Wichita
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Christa Mcauliffe Academy
Standard public school
829 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Minneha Core Knowledge Elem
Standard public school
644 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Woodman Elem
Standard public school
612 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Cloud Elem
Standard public school
580 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Colvin Elem
Standard public school
571 students 13:1 students per teacher
Education Imagine Academy
Standard public school
566 students 29.8:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~397 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Wineteer Elem
How many students attend Wineteer Elem?
Wineteer Elem has 397 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wichita, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wineteer Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Wineteer Elem is 13.2:1, which is 4% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 16% 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 Wineteer Elem?
37.3% of students at Wineteer Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wineteer Elem?
The largest demographic group at Wineteer Elem is White at 47.1% of enrollment, in Wichita, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wineteer Elem?
Wineteer Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wineteer Elem rank among schools in Wichita?
By Resource Investment Index, Wineteer Elem ranks #11 of 61 schools in Wichita, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wichita on the city page.
Is Wineteer Elem a good school?
Wineteer Elem earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Derby?
Besides Wineteer Elem, Derby also operates Derby High School (2,172 students), Derby Middle Sch (923 students), and Derby North Middle School (832 students). See the Derby district page for the complete list.
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