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#979 of 1,294 schools in KS
Wiley Elementary
Elementary School · Hutchinson Public Schools · Hutchinson, KS
A Hutchinson Public Schools elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
900 W 21st, Hutchinson, KS 67502
- Math 21% proficient (2025)
- Reading 37% proficient (2025)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wiley Elementary score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 54 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 29% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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
60.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wiley 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$73,192
Median home value
$178,400
Median rent
$919/mo
College educated
30.2%
Homeownership
74.4%
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67502; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 407 | Compare → |
| Hutchinson Magnet School at AllenEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 260 | Compare → |
| Faris ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–7 | 1.5 mi | 306 | 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.
Hutchinson Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #7 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
Wiley Elementary is listed in Hutchinson Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wiley Elementary
Wiley Elementary is a public elementary school in Hutchinson, KS, part of Hutchinson Public Schools, serving approximately 311 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #979 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Wiley Elementary
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wiley Elementary
What grades does Wiley Elementary serve?
Wiley Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Wiley Elementary?
Wiley Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 311 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wiley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wiley Elementary is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wiley Elementary rank in KS?
Wiley Elementary ranks #979 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Wiley Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Wiley Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Wiley Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wiley Elementary has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Wiley Elementary a charter school?
No, Wiley Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wiley Elementary a Title I school?
No, Wiley Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wiley Elementary?
60.5% of students at Wiley 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
- 311
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Reno County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.6%
- Phone
- (620) 615-5250
- Area population (ZIP 67502)
- 23,617
- Area average commute
- 16.5 min
- Area median age
- 46.4
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 67502; 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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