Hesston Elementary School
Tel:
(620)327-7102
- Hesston Elementary School serves 295 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 34%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 35%.
School Overview
- Hesston Elementary School's student population of 295 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 295 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Hesston Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Hesston Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.31. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Overall School Rank | #155 out of 1,268 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 34% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 19% |
| Black | 4% | 7% |
| White | 83% | 65% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.30 | 0.31 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 17% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hesston School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Hesston Elementary School is Hesston High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Hesston Middle School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Hesston Middle School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hesston Hesston High School Grades: 9-12 | 260 students
0.1 miles
200 N Ridge Road
Hesston, KS 67062
(620)327-7122 0.1 9-12 260 - Hesston Hesston Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 247 students
0.2 miles
100 N Ridge Road
Hesston, KS 67062
(620)327-7111 0.2 5-8 247 - Moundridge Moundridge Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 159 students
6.7 miles
207 S. Drucilla
Moundridge, KS 67107
(620)345-5500 6.7 PK-4 159 - Newton Newton Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1032 students
6.9 miles
900 West 12th
Newton, KS 67114
(316)284-6280 6.9 9-12 1032 - Newton Northridge Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 266 students
6.9 miles
1900 Windsor Dr.
Newton, KS 67114
(316)284-6540 6.9 PK-4 266
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