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Hugoton Elementary

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Hugoton Elementary ranks 290 th of 656 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

290^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 656 Kansas Elementary Schools

Better than 56% of Kansas elementary schools

Summary

Hugoton Elementary is a public elementary school serving 506 students in grades PK-6 in Hugoton, Kansas, which is part of the Hugoton Public Schools district. The school has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years, outperforming the district and state averages in key areas.

One of Hugoton Elementary's notable strengths is its performance for Hispanic and English Language Learner students, consistently ranking in the top 10-40 elementary schools in Kansas for these subgroups. Additionally, the school has significantly outperformed the state and district averages in science proficiency, with 71.2% of students proficient or better in 2024-2025, compared to 52.34% for the district and 41.44% for the state. However, the school has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism rates, rising from 10.2% in 2022-2023 to 19.5% in 2024-2025, an area that the school and district should focus on improving.

Compared to the nearby Rolla Elementary and Moscow Elementary schools, Hugoton Elementary generally performs better on state assessments, particularly in ELA and science. However, Rolla Elementary and Moscow Elementary have lower student-teacher ratios and higher per-student spending, which may contribute to their stronger performance in certain areas. By learning from these neighboring schools and addressing the unique needs of its high-poverty student population, Hugoton Elementary can continue to build on its strengths and drive overall school improvement.

511

Students ?

13.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,421

Per pupil spending ?

59.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

304 E 6th
Hugoton, KS 67951

(620) 544-4376

District: Hugoton Public Schools

Students who attend Hugoton Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Hugoton Middle
High:	Hugoton High

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

64.6%

White:

31.9%

Two or more races:

2.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 66th percentile in 2024 → 56th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Kansas average (54% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Above the Kansas median (56th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 66th-percentile peak (2024) to 56th (2025)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school54%

District avg44%

Kansas avg42%

290^th of 656

Kansas public elementary schools ?

Top 44%▲ up 29 pts since 2015

From bottom 27% (2015) to top 44% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

176^th of 264Hugoton Public Schools 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	55.5	290 of 656	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	62.1	222 of 653	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	52.9	303 of 660	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	61.2	235 of 668	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	58.6	263 of 670	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	37.3	436 of 667	34.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	36.8	443 of 656	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2017	40.5	414 of 659	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2016	40.8	424 of 656	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2015	33.7	498 of 678	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	17.4	590 of 668	11.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	18.1	594 of 660	10.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	46.1	423 of 631	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2010	59.3	304 of 630	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2009	70.1	158 of 621	74.6%	★★★★☆
2008	68.3	207 of 614	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2007	32.2	485 of 600	19.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	26.8	485 of 585	17.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	47.0	106 of 214	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	24.0	163 of 193	15.5%	★☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	97.5	2 of 129	98.4%	★★★★★
2024	68.6	14 of 124	88.7%	★★★★☆
2023	79.9	6 of 117	94.9%	★★★★★
2022	76.6	7 of 117	94.0%	★★★★★
2021	81.5	7 of 108	93.5%	★★★★★
2019	50.5	45 of 122	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	50.9	45 of 129	65.1%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	58.7	229 of 591	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	35.6	401 of 591	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	38.4	381 of 574	33.6%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	80.6	29 of 262	88.9%	★★★★☆
2024	91.8	10 of 260	96.2%	★★★★★
2023	74.4	39 of 245	84.1%	★★★★☆
2022	78.0	22 of 254	91.3%	★★★★★
2021	73.6	27 of 229	88.2%	★★★★☆
2019	49.5	106 of 235	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	52.1	92 of 207	55.6%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	59.3	185 of 533	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	66.7	131 of 546	76.0%	★★★★☆
2023	63.8	156 of 541	71.2%	★★★★☆
2022	76.6	53 of 512	89.6%	★★★★☆
2021	72.3	74 of 494	85.0%	★★★★☆
2019	47.4	268 of 509	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	46.3	295 of 512	42.4%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	58.7	233 of 605	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	40.8	361 of 586	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	38.6	381 of 575	33.7%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	96.8	2 of 313	99.4%	★★★★★
2023	63.0	85 of 296	71.3%	★★★★☆
2022	49.9	137 of 305	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	47.0	106 of 214	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	24.0	163 of 193	15.5%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	51.7	283 of 576	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	62.1	195 of 584	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	72.7	127 of 596	78.7%	★★★★☆
2021	69.2	141 of 587	76.0%	★★★★☆
2019	51.1	282 of 592	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	47.9	309 of 574	46.2%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Special Education (2025)99th percentile+44 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)98th percentile+43 vs school

Hispanic (2025)89th percentile+33 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)65th percentile+9 vs school

Male (2021)61st percentile~ school

Female (2021)61st percentile~ school

White (2025)51st percentile-5 vs school

Disabled (2021)50th percentile-10 vs school

By subject vs Kansas (2024-2025) ?

Science71%+30 vs state

English Language Arts50%+6 vs state

Mathematics41%+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
Hugoton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	304 E 6th	Hugoton	67951	Stevens County	Hugoton Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 544-4376	511	37	13.8	59.9%	163 (31.9%)	1 (0.2%)	330 (64.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.9%)	55.5	290^th of 656 public elementary schools	55.8%		62.1	222^nd of 653 public elementary schools	66.0%	68	47.6	66.7	46.1	40.8	50.0	41.5	43.9	40.9	39.4	41.4	71.2	71.2	$14,421	$1,945	$12,476
Moscow Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	130 McVicker Street	Moscow	67952	Stevens County	Moscow Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 598-2224	74	8	9.1	68.9%	40 (54.1%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (43.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.7%)	42.4	389^th of 656 public elementary schools	40.7%					(n/a)	54.5	61.5	40.0		52.9	36.4	15.4	50.0		32.3	30.0	30.0	$23,325	$3,774	$19,551
Rolla Elementary (PreK-5)	Public	PK, KG-5	300 Third Street	Rolla	67954	Morton County	Rolla	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 593-4731	58	6	9.5	69.0%	38 (65.5%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (34.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	50.0				66.7	33.3				41.7			$22,705	$1,782	$20,923

Frequently Asked Questions about Hugoton Elementary

What district is Hugoton Elementary in?

Hugoton Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Hugoton Elementary?

Students at Hugoton Elementary are 65% Hispanic, 32% White, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Hugoton Elementary attend?

Students who attend Hugoton Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hugoton Middle
High : Hugoton High

How many students attend Hugoton Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 511 students attended Hugoton Elementary.

Is Hugoton Elementary a good school?

Hugoton Elementary ranks 290^th of 656 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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