Elementary Schools in Hugoton Public Schools

Hugoton Public Schools operates a single elementary school, Hugoton Elementary, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade. Located in Hugoton, Kansas, the school's performance is relatively average compared to other elementary schools in the state, with some areas of strength and others that could use improvement.

Hugoton Elementary's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 222 out of 653 Kansas elementary schools in 2023-2024 to 303 out of 660 in 2022-2023. The school's performance on state assessments is mixed, with some grade levels and subjects performing above the Hugoton Public Schools district average, while others are below the state average. One notable strength is the school's high proficiency rate in Science (71.2%), which is significantly higher than both the district and state averages.

While Hugoton Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (60.08%), indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, its student-teacher ratio of 13.9 in 2023-2024 is slightly lower than the state average. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 19.5% in 2024-2025 is a concern and may be impacting student learning and achievement. Overall, Hugoton Elementary appears to be a relatively average-performing school within the state of Kansas, with some areas of strength and some areas that could benefit from further improvement or attention.