Summary:
Graham County, Kansas has only one elementary school - Hill City Elementary. This school serves students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade and is the sole provider of elementary education in the county. While Hill City Elementary may not have any direct competitors within Graham County, its performance can be analyzed in comparison to state-level benchmarks.
Hill City Elementary has seen fluctuating performance over the past few years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 276 out of 653 Kansas elementary schools in 2023-2024 to 527 out of 668 in 2021-2022. The school appears to have relative strengths in English Language Arts and Science, where it outperforms the Graham County and Kansas state averages. However, it struggles in Mathematics, underperforming the state average. With nearly 60% of its students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Hill City Elementary serves a population with significant economic challenges, which may be a factor in its overall performance.
Despite the school's high per-student spending of $14,460, the impact of this funding on student outcomes is unclear. The data suggests that Hill City Elementary has areas of strength, but also faces challenges in maintaining consistent performance and addressing gaps in Mathematics. Further analysis of the school's strategies, resources, and student demographics could provide additional insights into the factors driving its performance.
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