- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hays, KS
Woodrow Wilson Elem
Federal NCES profile for Woodrow Wilson Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200702001320
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodrow Wilson Elem earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Kansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Hays · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 31.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodrow Wilson Elem has class sizes larger than 80% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodrow Wilson Elem ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Hays, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Woodrow Wilson Elem held near 369 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 26.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 200702001320 · Hays, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
364 enr · 15.8:1 · 31.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Hays High (1,017 students)
Woodrow Wilson Elem held near 369 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 26.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Woodrow Wilson Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hays High
Hays High
1,017 students
- Hays Middle Sc
Hays Middle School
726 students
- Roosevelt Elem
Roosevelt Elem
420 students
- Kathryn O'loug 371
Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elem
371 students
- This school 364
Woodrow Wilson Elem
364 students
- Lincoln Elem 274
Lincoln Elem
274 students
What this shows Woodrow Wilson Elem reports 364 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodrow Wilson Elem compares
Woodrow Wilson 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.0% | ▼ 27% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 364 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
364
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Kansas - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,400
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 364 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 83.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.4, Woodrow Wilson Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hays reports $15,400 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Woodrow Wilson Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hays High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hays Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elem | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodrow Wilson Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Hays
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~364 students)
Frequently asked questions about Woodrow Wilson Elem
How many students attend Woodrow Wilson Elem?
Woodrow Wilson Elem has 364 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hays, KS. CCD year-over-year: 384 (2022-23) → 369 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodrow Wilson Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodrow Wilson Elem is 15.8:1, which is 14% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodrow Wilson Elem?
31.0% of students at Woodrow Wilson Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodrow Wilson Elem?
The largest demographic group at Woodrow Wilson Elem is White at 83.8% of enrollment, in Hays, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodrow Wilson Elem?
Woodrow Wilson Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Woodrow Wilson Elem rank among elementary schools in Hays?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodrow Wilson Elem ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Hays, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Hays on the city page.
What other schools are in Hays?
Besides Woodrow Wilson Elem, Hays also operates Hays High (1,017 students), Hays Middle School (726 students), and Roosevelt Elem (420 students). See the Hays district page for the complete list.