School overview
At a glance
Reported students
371
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
26.24
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.1:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kansas elementary enrollment
66th percentile
Compared with 709 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
395.5
Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem: 371 reported students.
State peer staffing position
71th percentile
14.1:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem
Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Hays. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Hays. NCES reports 371 students for 2024–25.
Among 709 elementary schools in Kansas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 311 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 66th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.1:1, close to the Kansas median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (77.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.2%). English learners represent 6.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem
- 1How do the reported 14.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.24 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How are the school's 1 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 39.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White77.9%
- Hispanic9.2%
- Black3%
- Asian4.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial4.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Hays
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Woodrow Wilson Elem
Elementary · Grades KG–05
364 reported students
Roosevelt Elem
Elementary · Grades PK–05
420 reported students
Hays Virtual School
Other · Grades 01–12
262 reported students
Hays Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
726 reported students
Hays High
High · Grades 09–12
1,017 reported students