Plum Creek Elementary School

901 East 43rd Avenue
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 428 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Plum Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 428 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 30% in KS
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Plum Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

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School Overview

Plum Creek Elementary School's student population of 428 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
428 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Plum Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plum Creek Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KS)
#274 out of 1264 schools
(Top 30%)
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35-39%
28%
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50-54%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
6%
21%
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Black
1%
6%
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White
91%
63%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.17
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Plum Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Plum Creek Elementary School is ranked #274 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Plum Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Plum Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Union Valley Elementary School, Buhler Elementary School, Morgan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Plum Creek Elementary School?
428 students attend Plum Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Plum Creek Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plum Creek Elementary School?
Plum Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Plum Creek Elementary School offer ?
Plum Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Plum Creek Elementary School part of?
Plum Creek Elementary School is part of Buhler School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 428 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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