Serving 304 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Hesston Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 304 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in KS
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Hesston Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hesston Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Hesston Elementary School is ranked #84 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Hesston Elementary School?
304 students attend Hesston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Hesston Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hesston Elementary School?
Hesston Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hesston Elementary School offer ?
Hesston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Hesston Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 304 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
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