Serving 448 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Plum Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 448 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Plum Creek Elementary serves the west part of Hutchinson, KS, covering an area of approximately 12.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Plum Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Plum Creek Elementary School's student population of 448 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
448 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Plum Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plum Creek Elementary School is 0.27, 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
#316 out of 1269 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
11%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.5%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-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 Plum Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Plum Creek Elementary School is ranked #316 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Plum Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Plum Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Buhler Grade School, Morgan Elementary School, Union Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Plum Creek Elementary School?
448 students attend Plum Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Plum Creek Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Plum Creek Elementary School?
Plum Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Plum Creek Elementary School offer ?
Plum Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Plum Creek Elementary School part of?
Plum Creek Elementary School is part of Buhler School District.
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