Serving 139 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Avenue A Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
139 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)20-24%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
60%
22%
Black
3%
7%
White
32%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% KS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% KS state average).
How many students attend Avenue A Elementary School?
139 students attend Avenue A Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Avenue A Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Avenue A Elementary School?
Avenue A Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Avenue A Elementary School offer ?
Avenue A Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Avenue A Elementary School part of?
Avenue A Elementary School is part of Hutchinson ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools School District.
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