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Rock Hills Elementary School

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Rock Hills Elementary School ranks 366 th of 656 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

366^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 656 Kansas Elementary Schools

Better than 44% of Kansas elementary schools

Summary

Rock Hills Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mankato, Kansas, serving 200 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Rock Hills District, which is ranked 123 out of 264 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Rock Hills Elementary School has experienced fluctuations in its statewide ranking, it has generally performed below average compared to other Kansas elementary schools, including the nearby Pike Valley Elementary. The school's performance has been inconsistent, with strong results for male students but weaker outcomes for female students and those from low-income backgrounds. Standardized test scores in English, math, and science have also trailed the state average, and the school has grappled with high rates of chronic absenteeism.

Despite the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher spending per student compared to Pike Valley Elementary, the academic challenges at Rock Hills Elementary School suggest that the resources may not be effectively utilized to support student learning. Addressing these issues through targeted interventions and a focus on improving instructional practices and student engagement could be crucial for the school's future success.

187

Students ?

11.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,406

Per pupil spending ?

61%

Free/discounted lunch ?

303 N. West Street
Mankato, KS 66956

(785) 378-3822

District: Rock Hills

Students who attend Rock Hills Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Rock Hills Junior/Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.3%

Hispanic:

8.6%

Two or more races:

5.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 53rd percentile in 2015 → 44th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 9 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school40%

District avg39%

Kansas avg42%

366^th of 656

Kansas public elementary schools ?

Bottom 44%▼ down 9 pts since 2015

From top 47% (2015) to bottom 44% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

123^rd of 264Rock Hills among Kansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	44.6	366 of 656	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	41.6	402 of 653	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	52.9	305 of 660	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	49.3	342 of 668	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	71.1	157 of 670	76.6%	★★★★☆
2019	81.0	86 of 667	87.1%	★★★★☆
2018	77.5	112 of 656	82.9%	★★★★☆
2017	62.2	235 of 659	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2016	51.3	331 of 656	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2015	52.8	320 of 678	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2013	54.6	387 of 668	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2012	40.6	507 of 660	23.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	65.1	249 of 631	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2010	56.8	328 of 630	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2009	62.9	258 of 621	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2008	71.1	175 of 614	71.5%	★★★★☆
2007	51.1	360 of 600	40.0%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	62.6	198 of 591	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	87.5	42 of 591	92.9%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	46.1	289 of 533	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	34.2	398 of 546	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	56.7	209 of 541	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	34.6	375 of 512	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	63.7	138 of 494	72.1%	★★★★☆
2019	91.2	6 of 509	98.8%	★★★★★
2018	80.3	39 of 512	92.4%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	77.0	103 of 605	83.0%	★★★★☆
2019	74.7	114 of 586	80.5%	★★★★☆
2018	82.6	74 of 575	87.1%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	47.1	152 of 313	51.4%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	50.0	299 of 576	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	37.7	392 of 579	32.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	44.7	332 of 584	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	39.2	381 of 596	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	63.8	185 of 587	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	70.9	133 of 592	77.5%	★★★★☆
2018	68.0	160 of 574	72.1%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2021)83rd percentile+6 vs school

Female (2021)66th percentile-10 vs school

Special Education (2025)51st percentile+7 vs school

White (2025)48th percentile+4 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)46th percentile~ school

By subject vs Kansas (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts49%+4 vs state

Science37%-5 vs state

Mathematics36%-3 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KAP English Language Arts (2025)					KAP Mathematics (2025)					KAP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	KAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Rock Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	303 N. West Street	Mankato	66956	Jewell County	Rock Hills	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 378-3822	187	16	11.9	61.0%	152 (81.3%)	1 (0.5%)	16 (8.6%)	3 (1.6%)	4 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.9%)	44.6	366^th of 656 public elementary schools	44.2%		41.6	402^nd of 653 public elementary schools	38.4%	36	50.0	50.0	46.7		48.6	50.0	45.0	20.0		36.1	36.7	36.7	$18,406	$2,342	$16,064
Pike Valley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	502 Grant	Courtland	66939	Republic County	Pike Valley	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 374-4221	163	12	13.2	44.2%	154 (94.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.8%)	68.9	175^th of 656 public elementary schools	73.3%		71.6	147^th of 653 public elementary schools	77.5%	28	61.1	64.7	50.0	52.9	56.9	61.1	70.6	35.0	47.1	52.8	55.0	55.0	$8,493	$983	$7,510

Frequently Asked Questions about Rock Hills Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Rock Hills Elementary School?

Students at Rock Hills Elementary School are 81% White, 9% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 2% Asian.

What district is Rock Hills Elementary School in?

Rock Hills

How many students attend Rock Hills Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 187 students attended Rock Hills Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Rock Hills Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Rock Hills Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Rock Hills Junior/Senior High School

Is Rock Hills Elementary School a good school?

Rock Hills Elementary School ranks 366^th of 656 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

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