Serving 346 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mccandless Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 346 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: McCandless Elementary serves the east part of Hutchinson, KS, covering an area of approximately 2.1 square miles. Most students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mccandless Elementary School's student population of 346 students has grown by 60% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
346 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mccandless Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mccandless Elementary School is 0.60, which is more 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
#1185 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
32%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
54%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.1%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Home of the Salthawks
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mccandless Elementary School's ranking?
Mccandless Elementary School is ranked #1185 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Mccandless Elementary School?
346 students attend Mccandless Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Mccandless Elementary School students are White, 32% 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 Mccandless Elementary School?
Mccandless Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mccandless Elementary School offer ?
Mccandless Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mccandless Elementary School part of?
Mccandless Elementary School is part of Hutchinson School District.
School Reviews
3 10/10/2025
Good for preschool, going back for 1st grade and hoping for the best. Not happy they are doing uniforms this year.
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