Hope Elem

Hope Elem is a public elementary school in Hope, Kansas, serving students from pre-K through grade 8. With 74 students enrolled and a student-teacher ratio of 9.2:1, the school runs small by design — and the academics reflect it. The numbers here are striking.

Hope Elem earns a composite score of 9.7 out of 10, rated Exceptional, with an academic score of 9.7 and a growth score of 9.9. It ranks 5th out of 1,293 public schools in Kansas, outperforming 100 percent of schools statewide. Among elementary schools specifically, it holds the same position — 5th out of 711 in Kansas.

Locally, it ranks first out of three schools in Rural Vista. These results matter most to parents weighing a small-town school against larger district options. Hope Elem demonstrates that enrollment size does not cap student outcomes.

A 9.9 growth score in particular signals that students are making stronger-than-expected academic gains year over year — not just starting ahead, but consistently moving forward. For families considering a school where every student is known by name and academic performance ranks among the best in the state, Hope Elem delivers on both counts.

With an enrollment of 74 students, Hope Elem is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.2:1, Hope Elem offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Hope Elem may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.