Hickok Elementary School

810 N Missouri
Ulysses, KS 67880
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Hickok Elementary School serves 370 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 370 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Hickok Elementary School's student population of 370 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
370 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Hickok Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KS)
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
77%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
22%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.36
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Hickok Elementary School?
370 students attend Hickok Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Hickok Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hickok Elementary School?
Hickok Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hickok Elementary School offer ?
Hickok Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hickok Elementary School part of?
Hickok Elementary School is part of Ulysses School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 370 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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