At a glance
Reported students
279
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
22.72
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kansas elementary enrollment
42nd percentile
Compared with 708 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
305.5
Faris Elementary: 279 reported students.
State peer staffing position
39th percentile
12.3:1 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
- 240
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.6:1
What the reported data says about Faris Elementary
Faris Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Hutchinson. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Hutchinson Public Schools. NCES reports 279 students for 2024–25.
Among 708 elementary schools in Kansas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 311 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 42nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.3:1, 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 (54.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (28.3%). English learners represent 6.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 26.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Faris Elementary
- 1How do the reported 12.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 22.72 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
- 6.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 26.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 89.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White54.8%
- Hispanic28.3%
- Black5.4%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.7%
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
Not reported as 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 Hutchinson Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hutchinson Magnet School at Allen
Elementary · Grades KG–06
249 reported students
Graber Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
311 reported students
Wiley Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
322 reported students
McCandless Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
346 reported students
Morgan Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
388 reported students
Hutchinson Middle School 7
Middle · Grades 07–08
284 reported students
Public schools near Faris Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graber Elementary Elementary · Hutchinson Public Schools | PK–06 | 311 | 0.7 mi |
| Hutchinson Magnet School at Allen Elementary · Hutchinson Public Schools | KG–06 | 249 | 0.8 mi |
| McCandless Elementary Elementary · Hutchinson Public Schools | PK–06 | 346 | 0.9 mi |
| Morgan Elementary Elementary · Hutchinson Public Schools | PK–06 | 388 | 1.5 mi |
| Wiley Elementary Elementary · Hutchinson Public Schools | PK–06 | 322 | 1.5 mi |
| Plum Creek Elementary Elementary · Buhler | PK–05 | 448 | 2.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Faris Elementary
What grades does Faris Elementary serve?
Faris Elementary reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Hutchinson Public Schools.
How many students attend Faris Elementary?
Faris Elementary reported 279 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 42nd percentile among 708 Kansas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 240 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Faris Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 12.3:1, based on 279 students and 22.72 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 Faris Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Faris Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hutchinson Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Faris Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
89.6% 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 Faris Elementary in?
Faris Elementary is part of Hutchinson Public Schools, based in Hutchinson, KS, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Faris Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Graber Elementary (0.7 mi), Hutchinson Magnet School at Allen (0.8 mi), McCandless Elementary (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.