Rock Hills Elementary School

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Rock Hills Elementary School ranks 402 nd of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Rock Hills Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Mankato, Kansas, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 194 students. The school is part of the Rock Hills District, which is ranked 173 out of 266 districts in Kansas and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Rock Hills Elementary School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from a high of 86 out of 667 Kansas elementary schools in 2018-2019 to a low of 402 out of 653 in the current 2023-2024 school year. The school generally performs below the state average in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics, with its 2023-2024 ELA proficiency rate at 39.71% compared to the state average of 33.55%, and its Mathematics proficiency rate at 30.12% compared to the state average of 31.6%. However, the school's performance in specific grade levels, such as 3rd-grade ELA, has been higher than the state average. Compared to the nearby Pike Valley Elementary, which is ranked higher and has consistently higher proficiency rates, Rock Hills Elementary School lags behind in academic performance.

Rock Hills Elementary School has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 53.09% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. This is higher than the 46.26% at the nearby Pike Valley Elementary. The school's ranking for low socioeconomic status students is 398 out of 546 Kansas elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year, indicating that it serves a higher proportion of disadvantaged students compared to the state. Despite these challenges, Rock Hills Elementary School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending compared to the nearby Pike Valley Elementary.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

303 N. West Street
Mankato, KS 66956

(785) 378-3822

District: Rock Hills

SchoolDigger Rank:
402^nd of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Students who attend Rock Hills Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Rock Hills Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 194

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.6%

Hispanic:

5.7%

Two or more races:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Rock Hills Elementary School ranks worse than 61.6% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.58. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rock Hills Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Rock Hills Elementary School 402^nd of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Rock Hills Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Rock Hills:

SchoolDigger ranks Rock Hills 173^rd of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Rock Hills Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Rock Hills Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2007	51.10	360^th	600	40.0%
2008	71.12	175^th	614	71.5%
2009	62.92	258^th	621	58.5%
2010	56.75	328^th	630	47.9%
2011	65.08	249^th	631	60.5%
2012	40.56	507^th	660	23.2%
2013	54.57	387^th	668	42.1%
2015	52.85	320^th	678	52.8%
2016	51.31	331^st	656	49.5%
2017	62.17	235^th	659	64.3%
2018	77.55	112^th	656	82.9%
2019	81.04	86^th	667	87.1%
2021	71.15	157^th	670	76.6%
2022	49.31	342^nd	668	48.8%
2023	52.88	305^th	660	53.8%
2024	41.58	402^nd	653	38.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rock Hills Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	80.28	39^th	512	92.4%
2019	91.18	6^th	509	98.8%
2021	63.73	138^th	494	72.1%
2022	34.58	375^th	512	26.8%
2023	56.67	209^th	541	61.4%
2024	34.15	398^th	546	27.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Rock Hills Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	87.55	42^nd	591	92.9%
2021	62.58	198^th	591	66.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Rock Hills Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	82.61	74^th	575	87.1%
2019	74.70	114^th	586	80.5%
2021	76.95	103^rd	605	83.0%

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Rank History for White students at Rock Hills Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	67.98	160^th	574	72.1%
2019	70.89	133^rd	592	77.5%
2021	63.85	185^th	587	68.5%
2022	39.24	381^st	596	36.1%
2023	44.70	332^nd	584	43.2%
2024	37.68	392^nd	579	32.3%

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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Rock Hills Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2007	82	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	85
2008	79	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	1	84
2009	84	2	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	1	89
2010	95	2	0	5	1	0	0	0	103
2011	94	0	0	4	1	0	0	0	99
2012	113	0	0	7	1	0	0	0	121
2013	153	0	0	9	2	0	1	0	165
2014	156	0	0	7	2	0	0	0	165
2015	169	0	0	6	3	0	0	0	178
2016	147	1	0	4	2	0	1	0	155
2017	174	1	0	2	2	0	1	0	180
2018	158	1	0	11	0	0	4	0	174
2019	151	1	0	9	1	0	7	0	169
2020	157	0	0	11	5	0	5	0	178
2021	160	0	1	11	5	0	6	0	183
2022	184	0	3	10	6	0	5	0	208
2023	170	0	3	11	4	0	6	0	194

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rock Hills Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	85	9.3	9.1	49.4
2008	84	7.5	11.2	42.2
2009	89	8.5	10.5	50
2010	103	7.4	13.9	53.4
2011	99	8.2	12.0	60.6
2012	121	9.5	12.6	58.7
2013	165	11.6	14.2	64.8
2014	165	12.2	13.5	63
2015	178	14.0	12.7	59.6
2016	155	n/a	n/a	52.3
2017	180	14.0	12.8	58.9
2018	174	13.1	13.2	57.5
2019	169	13.1	12.8	55
2020	178	13.5	13.1	52.2
2021	183	13.6	13.4	49.7
2022	208	15.6	13.3	48.6
2023	194	14.6	13.2	53.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Rock Hills Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	85	9.3	9.1	49.4
2008	84	7.5	11.2	42.2
2009	89	8.5	10.5	50
2010	103	7.4	13.9	53.4
2011	99	8.2	12.0	60.6
2012	121	9.5	12.6	58.7
2013	165	11.6	14.2	64.8
2014	165	12.2	13.5	63
2015	178	14.0	12.7	59.6
2016	155	n/a	n/a	52.3
2017	180	14.0	12.8	58.9
2018	174	13.1	13.2	57.5
2019	169	13.1	12.8	55
2020	178	13.5	13.1	52.2
2021	183	13.6	13.4	49.7
2022	208	15.6	13.3	48.6
2023	194	14.6	13.2	53.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Rock Hills Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$787 (5.4%)	$13,766 (94.6%)	$14,553

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rock Hills Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 86^th of 667 Elementary schools	Ranks 305^th of 660 Elementary schools	33.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rock Hills Elementary School)	65.5	43.3	22.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rock Hills)	65.5	43.3	22.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	40.6	38.1	2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rock Hills Elementary School)	72.4	50	22.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rock Hills)	72.4	50	22.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	50.3	50.4	0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rock Hills Elementary School)	52.9	35	17.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rock Hills)	52.9	35	17.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	47.6	42.8	4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rock Hills Elementary School)	47.1	25	22.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rock Hills)	47.1	25	22.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	36.1	37.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rock Hills Elementary School)	46.4	39.1	7.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rock Hills)	46.4	39.1	7.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	43.5	39.6	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rock Hills Elementary School)	60.7	34.8	25.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rock Hills)	60.7	34.8	25.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	31.3	0.6%
5th Grade Science (Rock Hills Elementary School)	82.1	60.9	21.3%
5th Grade Science (Rock Hills)	82.1	60.9	21.3%
5th Grade Science (Kansas)	43.1	42.1	1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	169	194	14.8%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	1	4	300%
Asian	0	3
Hispanic	9	11	22.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	151	170	12.6%
Two or More Races	7	6	14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	55%	53.1%	1.9%

Schools Near Rock Hills Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KAP English Language Arts (2024)					KAP Mathematics (2024)					KAP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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	194	15	13.2	53.1%	170 (87.6%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.7%)	3 (1.5%)	4 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.1%)	41.6	402^nd of 653 public elementary schools	38.4%		52.9	305^th of 660 public elementary schools	53.8%	97	47.6	41.4	30.4		39.7	52.4	24.1	17.4		30.1	39.1	39.1	$14,553	$787	$13,766
Pike Valley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	502 Grant	Courtland	66939	Republic County	Pike Valley	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 374-4221	147	10	14.8	46.3%	143 (97.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.0%)	71.6	147^th of 653 public elementary schools	77.5%		83.3	84^th of 660 public elementary schools	87.3%	63	64.7	36.8	47.1	64.3	52.2	94.1	26.3	47.1	50.0	53.7	47.0	47.0	$15,407	$1,227	$14,181

Frequently Asked Questions about Rock Hills Elementary School

Is Rock Hills Elementary School a good school?

Rock Hills Elementary School ranks 402^nd of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Rock Hills Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 194 students attended Rock Hills Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Rock Hills Elementary School?

Students at Rock Hills Elementary School are 88% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 2% Asian.

What district is Rock Hills Elementary School in?

Rock Hills

What schools do graduates of Rock Hills Elementary School attend?

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

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