Serving 371 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 371 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Hays, KS, covering approximately 379.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of about 10.9 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 16.1 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elementary School's student population of 371 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
371 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elementary School is 0.38, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#27 out of 1269 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
7%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
78%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.7%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. 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 is Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elementary School's ranking?
Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elementary School is ranked #27 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elementary School often compared to?
Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School, Woodrow Wilson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elementary School?
371 students attend Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elementary School?
Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elementary School offer ?
Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elementary School part of?
Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elementary School is part of Hays School District.
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