Enrollment
218
Elementary
DISTRICT 203 · STATE 313
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HOLCOMB·NCES 200735001735
Wiley Elem
204 Henderson, Holcomb, KS 67851 · (620) 277-4431 · Finney County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL218 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
12.3:1
18 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.0:1 · STATE 13.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
47%
102 students
DISTRICT 52% · STATE 51%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 51 | 23% |
| Kindergarten | 47 | 22% |
| Grade 1 | 67 | 31% |
| Grade 2 | 53 | 24% |
Student demographics
13%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 58% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Holcomb. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Wiley Elem
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wiley Elem this school | 218 | 46.8% | N/A |
| Phillipsburg Elem Phillipsburg | 233 | 45.9% | 57.0% |
| Doniphan West Elementary School Denton | 211 | 46.4% | 49.3% |
| Atchison County Community Elementary School Effingham | 244 | 48.0% | 48.8% |
| NLC Elementary School Americus | 223 | 47.5% | 42.5% |
| Remington Elementary at Potwin Potwin | 225 | 43.1% | 56.5% |
Matched among Kansas elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Wiley Elem ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Kansas | In Finney County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 218 | #516 of 714 | #7 of 13 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.3:1 | #137 of 539 | #2 of 8 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 13.1% | #533 of 540 | #8 of 8 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 46.8% | #408 of 658 | #11 of 13 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -14.2% | #183 of 377 | #5 of 8 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
218
-7 (-3%) vs 2020
-39% since 2010-11, when it was 356
Student : Teacher
12.3:1
was 14.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 218 | 17.8 | 12.3:1 | 47% (102) |
| 2023-24 | 241 | 17.5 | 13.8:1 | 51% (123) |
| 2022-23 | 250 | 18 | 13.9:1 | 54% (135) |
| 2020-21 | 225 | 16 | 14.1:1 | 46% (104) |
| 2017-18 | 254 | 13.5 | 18.8:1 | 52% (132) |
| 2015-16 | 270 | 16 | 16.9:1 | 63% (169) |
| 2010-11 | 356 | 22 | 16.2:1 | 59% (209) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Wiley Elem.
Since 2017-18: students down 14% (254 to 218); teachers up 32% (13.5 to 17.8).
About Wiley Elem
Wiley Elem is a small elementary school in Holcomb, Kansas, administered by Holcomb. The school teaches pre-K through 2 and enrolls 218 students. The school is 30% below the average for elementary schools in Kansas.
Wiley Elem is one school in Holcomb, a system of 5 schools with 907 students.
White students account for 93% of the school's enrollment. It is also 3% multiracial and 2% Hispanic. Finney County's residents are about 50% White, 43 points below the school's share. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 13, compared with 70 nationally.
There are about 12.3 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher at Wiley Elem, which has 17.8. The school's 12.3:1 compares with an average of 13.2:1 for elementary schools in Kansas. Eligibility for free or reduced-price lunch stands at 47%. That rate is below the 73% average among public schools in Finney County.
In Finney County, where the school is located, the median household earns about $73,009 a year, roughly 19% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 9%. Public schools in Finney County number 23, with about 7,939 students.
Holcomb Elem 3-5 sits less than a tenth of a mile from Wiley Elem. There are 4 other public schools within five miles.
Under the NCES locale system, Wiley Elem is Rural: Distant.
Enrollment figures show a decrease of 7 students from 2020-21 to 2024-25. The ratio of students to teachers went from 14.1:1 to 12.3:1 over the same years.
The discussion board for Wiley Elem is open to topics like pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Finney County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
38,084
Census ACS
Median income
$73,009
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
23
7,939 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Holcomb
- Holcomb HighHigh · 265 students
- Holcomb MiddleMiddle · 227 students
- Holcomb Elem 3-5Elementary · 187 students
- USD 363 Virtual AcademyHigh · 10 students
Other schools in Holcomb
- Holcomb HighHigh · 265 students
- Holcomb MiddleMiddle · 227 students
- Holcomb Elem 3-5Elementary · 187 students
- USD 363 Virtual AcademyHigh · 10 students
Other Wiley Elementary schools
4 other US public schools in 4 states are named Wiley Elementary. Wiley Elem is the 4th largest of the 5.
- Wiley ElementaryHutchinson, KS · 322 students
- Wiley Elementary SchoolSHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI · 570 students
- Wiley ElementaryRaleigh, NC · 429 students
- Wiley Elementary SchoolWILEY, CO · 155 students
Nearby schools
- Holcomb Elem 3-50.1 mi · 187
- Holcomb Middle0.3 mi · 227
- USD 363 Virtual Academy0.4 mi · 10
- Holcomb High0.4 mi · 265
- Edith Scheuerman Elem5.4 mi · 204
- Buffalo Jones Elem5.9 mi · 221
Frequently asked questions
About Wiley ElemHow many students attend Wiley Elem?
Wiley Elem enrolls approximately 218 students in grades PK-02.
What age range does Wiley Elem serve?
Wiley Elem serves students from grade PK through grade 02.
How many students per teacher at Wiley Elem?
Approximately 12.3:1 students per teacher at Wiley Elem.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Wiley Elem?
At Wiley Elem, the student body is approximately 93% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Is Wiley Elem public or private?
Wiley Elem is a public K-12 school, overseen by Holcomb.
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