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#961 of 1,294 schools in KS

Faris Elementary

Elementary School · Hutchinson Public Schools · Hutchinson, KS

A Hutchinson Public Schools elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

301 East 10th, Hutchinson, KS 67501

  • Math 19% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 35% proficient (2025)
  • 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.5Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.81 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency19.1% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.8% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency27% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected+3.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.8:1
District spending per student$16,339
Chronic Absenteeism12.7%

Students at Faris Elementary score 27% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency19%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency35%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 27% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2025
Math
19%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 38 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

89.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Faris Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 57Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,627/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hutchinson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$50,069

Median home value

$86,300

Median rent

$865/mo

College educated

11%

Homeownership

58.7%

Poverty rate

18.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Graber ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.3PK–60.7 mi277Compare →
Hutchinson Magnet School at AllenEnrollment path unverified6.3K–60.8 mi260Compare →
Mccandless ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.2PK–60.9 mi353Compare →
Hutchinson Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.7K–121.2 mi251Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Hutchinson Public Schools

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#5 of 10
District spending per student
$16,339NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Faris Elementary is listed in Hutchinson Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Faris Elementary

Faris Elementary is a public elementary school in Hutchinson, KS, part of Hutchinson Public Schools, serving approximately 306 students in grades Pre-K-7th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #961 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Faris Elementary

What grades does Faris Elementary serve?

Faris Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 7th.

How many students attend Faris Elementary?

Faris Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 306 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Faris Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Faris Elementary is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Faris Elementary rank in KS?

Faris Elementary ranks #961 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Faris Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Faris Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Faris Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Faris Elementary has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Faris Elementary a charter school?

No, Faris Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Faris Elementary a Title I school?

No, Faris Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Faris Elementary?

89.5% of students at Faris Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 7th
Enrollment
306
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Reno County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.7%
Area population (ZIP 67501)
24,589
Area average commute
15.3 min
Area median age
36
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 67501; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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