Serving 67 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Hope 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 60-69% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 67 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hope Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hope Elementary School's student population of 67 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
67 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hope 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 Hope Elementary School is 0.22, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#68 out of 1280 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
21%
Black
3%
7%
White
88%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hope Elementary School's ranking?
Hope Elementary School is ranked #68 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?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Hope Elementary School?
67 students attend Hope Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Hope Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hope Elementary School?
Hope Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hope Elementary School offer ?
Hope Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Hope Elementary School part of?
Hope Elementary School is part of Rural Vista School District.
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