South Hutchinson Elementary

Summary:

South Hutchinson Elementary is a public elementary school serving 331 students in grades PK-6 in South Hutchinson, Kansas, which is part of the Nickerson school district. The school consistently ranks in the bottom half of Kansas elementary schools and underperforms the state and district averages on academic assessments.

South Hutchinson Elementary's academic performance has been declining over the past decade, dropping from a 4-star rating in 2012-2013 to a 1-star rating currently. The school's proficiency rates on state assessments are significantly below the state and district averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. Compared to nearby schools like Nickerson Elementary, Yoder Charter Elementary, and the Buhler district schools, South Hutchinson Elementary lags behind in academic performance.

The school faces challenges related to its student demographics, with a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds and a predominantly White student population. While the school's special education and disabled student subgroups perform relatively well, the White student subgroup and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds struggle academically. To address these disparities and improve overall academic achievement, South Hutchinson Elementary may need to implement targeted interventions and learn from the practices of higher-performing neighboring schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 405 South Poplar
       South Hutchinson, KS  67505


(620) 665-8441

District: Nickerson

SchoolDigger Rank:
507th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,546 Help


Students who attend South Hutchinson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Reno Valley Middle School
High:    Nickerson High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  329

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.8%
Hispanic:
12.2%
Two or more races:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details South Hutchinson Elementary ranks worse than 77.6% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.21. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.8%), Hispanic (12.2%), two or more races (3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Hutchinson Elementary is 12.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Hutchinson Elementary is $10,546.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Hutchinson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks South Hutchinson Elementary 507th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See South Hutchinson Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Nickerson:

SchoolDigger ranks Nickerson 214th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for South Hutchinson Elementary

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Rank History for all students at South Hutchinson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 69.11 184th 585 68.5%
2007 71.17 177th 600 70.5%
2008 72.58 156th 614 74.6%
2009 76.45 86th 621 86.2%
2010 80.31 51st 630 91.9%
2011 76.69 80th 631 87.3%
2012 72.97 130th 660 80.3%
2013 77.72 96th 668 85.6%
2015 26.96 547th 678 19.3%
2016 40.51 425th 656 35.2%
2017 29.62 499th 659 24.3%
2018 36.33 448th 656 31.7%
2019 37.75 434th 667 34.9%
2021 32.32 477th 670 28.8%
2022 29.17 501st 668 25.0%
2023 33.43 468th 660 29.1%
2024 26.21 507th 653 22.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at South Hutchinson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 55.70 79th 214 63.1%
2022 47.93 143rd 305 53.1%
2024 32.82 200th 306 34.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Hutchinson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.70 191st 512 62.7%
2019 49.76 247th 509 51.5%
2021 47.52 262nd 494 47.0%
2022 34.09 377th 512 26.4%
2023 39.39 352nd 541 34.9%
2024 38.91 353rd 546 35.3%
See the entire list of Best Kansas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at South Hutchinson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.21 399th 574 30.5%
2019 30.21 437th 591 26.1%
2021 31.94 420th 591 28.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at South Hutchinson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 55.70 79th 214 63.1%
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Rank History for Male students at South Hutchinson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.64 374th 575 35.0%
2019 45.80 322nd 586 45.1%
2021 35.05 420th 605 30.6%
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Rank History for White students at South Hutchinson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.19 483rd 574 15.9%
2019 29.11 468th 592 20.9%
2021 25.77 484th 587 17.5%
2022 19.79 524th 596 12.1%
2023 25.16 481st 584 17.6%
2024 18.97 509th 579 12.1%
See the entire list of Best Kansas Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

South Hutchinson Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, October 25, 2018

Open Quote We love this school and are so glad we moved into district! Staff and faculty have gone above and beyond for our kids and we are so glad to be Panthers!!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for South Hutchinson Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 247 6 1 12 0 n/a n/a 0 266
1989 307 13 2 13 1 n/a n/a 0 336
1990 312 10 0 26 3 n/a n/a 0 351
1991 332 9 4 16 1 n/a n/a 0 362
1992 301 7 2 12 1 n/a n/a 0 323
1993 283 14 1 16 0 n/a n/a 0 314
1994 297 13 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 322
1995 276 16 1 17 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1996 276 16 1 17 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1997 282 9 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 303
1998 267 6 1 13 0 n/a n/a 0 287
1999 290 6 1 21 0 n/a n/a 0 318
2000 308 6 2 19 6 n/a n/a 0 341
2001 312 3 2 18 3 n/a n/a 0 338
2002 313 8 1 33 5 n/a n/a 0 360
2003 313 8 1 33 5 n/a n/a 0 360
2004 316 9 1 32 3 n/a n/a 0 361
2005 285 11 4 37 3 n/a n/a 0 340
2006 291 19 4 47 10 n/a n/a 0 371
2007 281 17 4 60 6 n/a n/a 0 368
2008 322 21 5 51 5 n/a n/a 0 404
2009 323 17 7 51 3 n/a n/a 0 401
2010 311 12 5 59 8 1 0 0 396
2011 309 8 5 48 3 0 21 0 394
2012 305 12 4 46 4 0 15 0 386
2013 293 12 2 37 2 0 25 0 371
2014 290 13 2 29 1 1 23 0 359
2015 298 9 1 26 2 1 24 0 361
2016 292 8 1 21 1 0 17 0 340
2017 324 8 1 21 2 0 14 0 370
2018 292 11 1 22 3 0 13 0 342
2019 311 12 1 27 6 0 8 0 365
2020 308 7 1 29 4 0 1 0 350
2021 289 12 1 34 3 0 5 0 344
2022 284 9 1 34 1 0 8 0 337
2023 275 8 2 36 1 0 9 0 331
2024 269 7 2 40 1 0 10 0 329

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at South Hutchinson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 266 16.0 16.6 0
1989 336 22.0 15.2 n/a
1990 351 21.5 16.3 0
1991 362 21.5 16.8 n/a
1992 323 21.5 15.0 41.2
1993 314 21.0 15.0 37.6
1994 322 21.0 15.3 36.6
1995 310 21.0 14.8 44.5
1996 310 21.0 14.8 44.5
1997 303 21.0 14.4 41.6
1998 287 23.0 12.5 43.9
1999 318 22.0 14.5 42.1
2000 341 23.0 14.8 47.2
2001 338 24.0 14.1 48.5
2002 360 21.0 17.1 60
2003 360 21.0 17.1 60
2004 361 22.2 16.3 59.8
2005 340 23.2 14.7 59.7
2006 371 24.7 15.0 66
2007 368 27.3 13.5 66.8
2008 404 26.7 15.1 58.9
2009 401 27.7 14.5 59.4
2010 396 25.2 15.7 62.4
2011 394 25.2 15.6 63.2
2012 386 59.4 6.4 58
2013 371 28.2 13.1 60.4
2014 359 27.2 13.1 56.5
2015 361 27.0 13.3 59.3
2016 340 27.0 12.5 58.5
2017 370 26.3 14.0 55.4
2018 342 24.8 13.7 62.9
2019 365 24.3 15.0 66
2020 350 25.4 13.7 56
2021 344 25.4 13.5 56.7
2022 337 25.9 12.9 45.7
2023 331 26.9 12.2 65.6
2024 329 25.9 12.6 51.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio South Hutchinson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 266 16.0 16.6 0
1989 336 22.0 15.2 n/a
1990 351 21.5 16.3 0
1991 362 21.5 16.8 n/a
1992 323 21.5 15.0 41.2
1993 314 21.0 15.0 37.6
1994 322 21.0 15.3 36.6
1995 310 21.0 14.8 44.5
1996 310 21.0 14.8 44.5
1997 303 21.0 14.4 41.6
1998 287 23.0 12.5 43.9
1999 318 22.0 14.5 42.1
2000 341 23.0 14.8 47.2
2001 338 24.0 14.1 48.5
2002 360 21.0 17.1 60
2003 360 21.0 17.1 60
2004 361 22.2 16.3 59.8
2005 340 23.2 14.7 59.7
2006 371 24.7 15.0 66
2007 368 27.3 13.5 66.8
2008 404 26.7 15.1 58.9
2009 401 27.7 14.5 59.4
2010 396 25.2 15.7 62.4
2011 394 25.2 15.6 63.2
2012 386 59.4 6.4 58
2013 371 28.2 13.1 60.4
2014 359 27.2 13.1 56.5
2015 361 27.0 13.3 59.3
2016 340 27.0 12.5 58.5
2017 370 26.3 14.0 55.4
2018 342 24.8 13.7 62.9
2019 365 24.3 15.0 66
2020 350 25.4 13.7 56
2021 344 25.4 13.5 56.7
2022 337 25.9 12.9 45.7
2023 331 26.9 12.2 65.6
2024 329 25.9 12.6 51.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for South Hutchinson Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,042 (9.9%) $9,504 (90.1%) $10,546

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Hutchinson Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 434th of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 468th of 660 Elementary schools
 5.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Hutchinson Elementary)44.435.1
 9.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nickerson)38.935.1
 3.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Hutchinson Elementary)61.148.6
 12.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nickerson)55.449.1
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Hutchinson Elementary)22.724.4
 1.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Nickerson)34.931.5
 3.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Hutchinson Elementary)43.224.4
 18.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nickerson)4126
 15%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Hutchinson Elementary)15.432
 16.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Nickerson)25.334.2
 8.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Hutchinson Elementary)1028
 18%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nickerson)28.436.8
 8.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (South Hutchinson Elementary)5536
 19%
   5th Grade Science (Nickerson)39.543.4
 3.9%
   5th Grade Science (Kansas)43.142.1
 1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Hutchinson Elementary)31.425.6
 5.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Nickerson)35.833.3
 2.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)38.433.7
 4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (South Hutchinson Elementary)17.116.7
 0.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Nickerson)22.544.2
 21.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.929.9
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students365331
 9.3%
African American128
 33.3%
American Indian61
 83.3%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic2736
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White311275
 11.6%
Two or More Races89
 12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66%65.6%
 0.5%


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Students who attend South Hutchinson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Reno Valley Middle School
High : Nickerson High

South Hutchinson Elementary ranks in the bottom 22.4% of Kansas elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 329 students attended South Hutchinson Elementary.

Students at South Hutchinson Elementary are 82% White, 12% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

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