Excellent
#117 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 9% in state
Hope Elem
Elementary School · Rural Vista · Hope, KS
A Rural Vista elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
Box 218, Hope, KS 67451
- Math 53% proficient (2025)
- Reading 50% proficient (2025)
- 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hope Elem score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 46 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 51% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (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 32 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hope Elem 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low206/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,750
Median home value
$120,200
Median rent
$546/mo
College educated
16.3%
Homeownership
77.9%
Poverty rate
23.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67451; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 in Rural Vista
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White City ElemEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–8 | Not available | 138 | 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.
Rural Vista
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $17,853NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hope Elem is listed in Rural Vista; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hope Elem
Hope Elem is a public elementary school in Hope, KS, part of Rural Vista, serving approximately 74 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #117 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hope Elem
What grades does Hope Elem serve?
Hope Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Hope Elem?
Hope Elem has an enrollment of approximately 74 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hope Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Hope Elem is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hope Elem rank in KS?
Hope Elem ranks #117 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Hope Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Hope Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Hope Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hope Elem has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hope Elem a charter school?
No, Hope Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hope Elem a Title I school?
No, Hope Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hope Elem?
44.6% of students at Hope Elem 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 74
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Dickinson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.5%
- Phone
- (785) 366-7221
- Area population (ZIP 67451)
- 915
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
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 67451; 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
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