Faris Elementary School

301 East 10th
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(School attendance zone shown in map)
1/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 274 students in grades Prekindergarten-9, Faris 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). 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 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-9
  • Enrollment: 274 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Bottom 50% in KS
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Faris Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Faris Elementary School's student population of 274 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-9
Total Students
274 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Faris Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Faris Elementary School is 0.57, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KS)
#1219 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Faris Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Faris Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Faris Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Faris Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Faris Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Faris Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Faris Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hispanic
27%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Faris Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Faris Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
60%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Faris Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Faris Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Faris Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kansas.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Faris Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Faris Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Faris Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Faris Elementary School's ranking?
Faris Elementary School is ranked #1219 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Faris Elementary School often compared to?
Faris Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Graber Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Faris Elementary School?
274 students attend Faris Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Faris Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Faris Elementary School?
Faris Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Faris Elementary School offer ?
Faris Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-9
What school district is Faris Elementary School part of?
Faris Elementary School is part of Hutchinson School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-9
  • Enrollment: 274 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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