Serving 139 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Avenue A Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
139 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)20-24%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
60%
21%
Black
3%
6%
White
32%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% KS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% KS state average).
How many students attend Avenue A Elementary School?
139 students attend Avenue A Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Avenue A Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Avenue A Elementary School?
Avenue A Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Avenue A Elementary School offer ?
Avenue A Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Avenue A Elementary School part of?
Avenue A Elementary School is part of Hutchinson Public Schools School District.
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