Hutchinson School District

1520 North Plum
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(District boundaries shown in map)
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1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Hutchinson School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,957 students in Hutchinson School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Hutchinson School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
3,957 Students
477,073 Students
# Teachers
286 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hutchinson School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (KS)
#277 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

18%
31%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

19%
32%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

22%
31%
84%
88%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
26.6%
24.2%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.58

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
1%
1%

Showing 2008–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
n/a
3%

Showing 2005–2021. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
25%
23%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
4%
7%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% White
61%
60%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,087 is higher than the state median of $18,587. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,780 is higher than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (KS)
Total Revenue
$83 MM
$8,867 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$70 MM
$8,468 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$21,087
$18,587

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$17,780
$17,750

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Hutchinson School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Morgan Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 W 27th
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 615-5200
Gr: PK-6 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Hutchinson Magnet School At Allen
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
403 West 10th
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-4900
Gr: K-6 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Hutchinson Middle School 7
(Math: 27% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
210 E Avenue A
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-4700
Gr: 7-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Graber Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 N Cleveland
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-5050
Gr: PK-6 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Wiley Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
900 W 21st
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 615-5250
Gr: PK-6 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Hutchinson High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
810 East 13th
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,214 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #77.
Mccandless Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
700 N Baker
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-5150
Gr: PK-6 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #88.
Hutchinson Middle School 8
(Math: 12% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
200 W 14
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-4800
Gr: 7-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #99.
Faris Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
301 East 10th
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-5000
Gr: PK-8 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1010.
Hutchinson Virtual School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
800 E 15th Circle
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 615-4950
Gr: 1-12 | 300 students Minority enrollment: 38%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hutchinson School District?
Hutchinson School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,957 students.
What is the rank of Hutchinson School District?
Hutchinson School District is ranked #275 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hutchinson School District?
61% of Hutchinson School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hutchinson School District?
Hutchinson School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Hutchinson School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,780 is higher than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,957 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : 84% (Top 30% in KS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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