Hickok Elementary School serves 350 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 350 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Attendance Zone: Hickok Elementary serves the entire district in Ulysses, KS, encompassing an area of approximately 516.4 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 13 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, and the furthest point being 17.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hickok Elementary School's student population of 350 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
350 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hickok Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
78%
23%
Black
n/a
7%
White
20%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.7%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Hickok Elementary School?
350 students attend Hickok Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Hickok Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hickok Elementary School?
Hickok Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to 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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