Heller Elementary School

415 N 8th Street
Neodesha, KS 66757
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 257 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Heller Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% 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 40-49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 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 38% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 257 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Bottom 50% in KS
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

School Overview

Heller Elementary School's student population of 257 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
257 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Heller 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 Heller 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.
This School
State Level (KS)
#746 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Heller Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Heller 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.
11-19%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Heller 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Heller Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Heller Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Heller Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Heller Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Heller Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
84%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Heller 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
7%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Heller Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kansas.
0.29
This chart displays the diversity score of Heller 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
60%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Heller 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 Heller 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 Heller Elementary School's ranking?
Heller Elementary School is ranked #746 out of 1,280 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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Heller Elementary School?
257 students attend Heller Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Heller Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heller Elementary School?
Heller Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Heller Elementary School offer ?
Heller Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Heller Elementary School part of?
Heller Elementary School is part of Neodesha School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 257 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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