At a glance
Reported students
316
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24.08
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kansas elementary enrollment
51st percentile
Compared with 708 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
407
Ruth Clark Elementary K-5: 316 reported students.
State peer staffing position
52nd percentile
13.1:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 284
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.9:1
What the reported data says about Ruth Clark Elementary K-5
Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Wichita. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Haysville. NCES reports 316 students for 2024–25.
Among 708 elementary schools in Kansas with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 311 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 51st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.1:1, 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 largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (54.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (22.2%). English learners represent 8.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Ruth Clark Elementary K-5
- 1How do the reported 13.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 24.08 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?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 18%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 63%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White54.4%
- Hispanic22.2%
- Black7%
- Asian2.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial12.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Haysville
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Oatville Elem
Elementary · Grades PK–05
360 reported students
Rex Elem
Elementary · Grades PK–05
386 reported students
Freeman Elem
Elementary · Grades PK–05
397 reported students
Prairie Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
407 reported students
Nelson Elem
Elementary · Grades PK–05
442 reported students
Haysville West Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
551 reported students
Public schools near Ruth Clark Elementary K-5
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Elem Elementary · Wichita | PK–05 | 356 | 1.1 mi |
| Prairie Elementary School Elementary · Haysville | PK–05 | 407 | 2 mi |
| Rex Elem Elementary · Haysville | PK–05 | 386 | 2 mi |
| Nelson Elem Elementary · Haysville | PK–05 | 442 | 2.2 mi |
| Freeman Elem Elementary · Haysville | PK–05 | 397 | 2.2 mi |
| Enterprise Elem Elementary · Wichita | PK–05 | 424 | 2.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ruth Clark Elementary K-5
What grades does Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 serve?
Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Haysville.
How many students attend Ruth Clark Elementary K-5?
Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 reported 316 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 51st percentile among 708 Kansas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 284 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ruth Clark Elementary K-5?
The calculated ratio is 13.1:1, based on 316 students and 24.08 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kansas median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Haysville attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
63% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 in?
Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 is part of Haysville, based in Haysville, KS, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Ruth Clark Elementary K-5?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Cessna Elem (1.1 mi), Prairie Elementary School (2 mi), Rex Elem (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.