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#408 of 1,294 schools in KS

Top 32% in state

Hodgeman County Elementary

Elementary School · Hodgeman County · Jetmore, KS

An elementary school in Jetmore, KS where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 398, Jetmore, KS 67854

  • Math 45% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 56% proficient (2025)
  • 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.65 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.7% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56.4% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency51% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected+7.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile71th
Resources & Environment6.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.5:1
District spending per student$16,422
Chronic Absenteeism11.5%

Students at Hodgeman County Elementary score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency45%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency56%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2025
Math
45%
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (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

45.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Hodgeman County 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 28Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$61,500

Median home value

$87,700

Median rent

$923/mo

College educated

25.4%

Homeownership

78.1%

Poverty rate

5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67854; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Hodgeman County

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$16,422NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hodgeman County Elementary is listed in Hodgeman County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hodgeman County Elementary

Hodgeman County Elementary is a public elementary school in Jetmore, KS, part of Hodgeman County, serving approximately 165 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #408 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hodgeman County Elementary

What grades does Hodgeman County Elementary serve?

Hodgeman County Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Hodgeman County Elementary?

Hodgeman County Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 165 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hodgeman County Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Hodgeman County Elementary is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hodgeman County Elementary rank in KS?

Hodgeman County Elementary ranks #408 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Hodgeman County Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Hodgeman County Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Hodgeman County Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hodgeman County Elementary has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Hodgeman County Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Hodgeman County Elementary a Title I school?

No, Hodgeman County Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

45.5% of students at Hodgeman County 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
165
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Hodgeman County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.5%
Area population (ZIP 67854)
1,028
Area median age
49
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 67854; 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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