At a glance
Reported students
580
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
40.25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kansas elementary enrollment
96th percentile
Compared with 708 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
470
Cloud Elem: 580 reported students.
State peer staffing position
75th percentile
14.4:1 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
- 469
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.6:1
What the reported data says about Cloud Elem
Cloud Elem is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Wichita. It is one of 81 current school records connected to Wichita. NCES reports 580 students for 2024–25.
Among 708 elementary schools in Kansas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 311 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.4:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (86.9%) and White (6.7%). English learners represent 51% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.4%. 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 Cloud Elem
- 1How do the reported 14.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 40.25 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 51%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 94%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White6.7%
- Hispanic86.9%
- Black3.6%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.1%
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 Wichita
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Colvin Elem
Elementary · Grades PK–05
571 reported students
Woodman Elem
Elementary · Grades PK–05
612 reported students
Dodge Literacy Magnet
Elementary · Grades PK–05
547 reported students
Isely Traditional Magnet
Elementary · Grades PK–06
621 reported students
Beech Elem
Elementary · Grades PK–05
538 reported students
Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet
Elementary · Grades PK–08
643 reported students
Public schools near Cloud Elem
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ortiz Elementary School Elementary · Wichita | PK–05 | 323 | 1 mi |
| Pleasant Valley Elem Elementary · Wichita | PK–05 | 308 | 1 mi |
| McLean Science/Tech Magnet Elem Elementary · Wichita | PK–05 | 262 | 1 mi |
| Woodland Health / Wellness Magnet Elem Elementary · Wichita | PK–05 | 347 | 1.2 mi |
| Irving Elementary Elementary · Wichita | PK–05 | 447 | 1.5 mi |
| Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet Elementary · Wichita | PK–08 | 643 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Cloud Elem
What grades does Cloud Elem serve?
Cloud Elem reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Wichita.
How many students attend Cloud Elem?
Cloud Elem reported 580 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 96th percentile among 708 Kansas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 469 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Cloud Elem?
The calculated ratio is 14.4:1, based on 580 students and 40.25 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 Cloud Elem a public, charter, or magnet school?
Cloud Elem is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Wichita attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Cloud Elem students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
94% 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 Cloud Elem in?
Cloud Elem is part of Wichita, based in Wichita, KS, which operates 81 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Cloud Elem?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ortiz Elementary School (1 mi), Pleasant Valley Elem (1 mi), McLean Science/Tech Magnet Elem (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.