Hillsdale Elementary School serves 122 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 90-94% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 87%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
122 students
Showing 2003–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2003–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)90-94%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)85-89%
87%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2003–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
23%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
98%
60%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2003–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
41%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
Showing 2002–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% KS state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 87% KS state average).
How many students attend Hillsdale Elementary School?
122 students attend Hillsdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Hillsdale Elementary School students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hillsdale Elementary School?
Hillsdale Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hillsdale Elementary School offer ?
Hillsdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hillsdale Elementary School part of?
Hillsdale Elementary School is part of Paola School District.
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