Hillside Elementary School serves 134 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
134 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
13%
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
78%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Hillside Elementary School?
134 students attend Hillside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Hillside Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillside Elementary School?
Hillside Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hillside Elementary School offer ?
Hillside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Hillside Elementary School part of?
Hillside Elementary School is part of FT Larned School District.
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