Needs Improvement
#1260 of 1,294 schools in KS
Graber Elementary
Elementary School · Hutchinson Public Schools · Hutchinson, KS
A Hutchinson Public Schools elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1600 N Cleveland, Hutchinson, KS 67501
- Math 22% proficient (2025)
- Reading 34% proficient (2025)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Graber Elementary score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 64 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 28% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Graber 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,627/100K
Powered by
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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faris ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–7 | 0.7 mi | 306 | Compare → |
| Mccandless ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 353 | Compare → |
| Holy Cross Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 219 | Compare → |
| Hutchinson Magnet School at AllenEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–6 | 1.3 mi | 260 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hutchinson Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #10 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
Graber Elementary is listed in Hutchinson Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Graber Elementary
Graber Elementary is a public elementary school in Hutchinson, KS, part of Hutchinson Public Schools, serving approximately 277 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,260 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Graber Elementary
What grades does Graber Elementary serve?
Graber Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Graber Elementary?
Graber Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 277 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Graber Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Graber Elementary is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Graber Elementary rank in KS?
Graber Elementary ranks #1,260 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Graber Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Graber Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 Graber Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Graber Elementary has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Graber Elementary a charter school?
No, Graber Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Graber Elementary a Title I school?
No, Graber Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Graber Elementary?
72.2% of students at Graber 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 277
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Reno County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.5%
- Phone
- (620) 615-5050
- Area population (ZIP 67501)
- 24,589
- Area average commute
- 15.3 min
- Area median age
- 36
Official sources & links
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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.