Is Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elementary a good school?

Yes! Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 18 th of 653 Kansas elementary schools.

How many students attend Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 384 students attended Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elementary?

Students at Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elementary are 79% White, 10% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 2% African American.

What schools do graduates of Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elementary attend?

Students who attend Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Hays Middle School High : Hays High

Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elementary

Summary:

Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elementary is a public elementary school in Hays, Kansas that serves 384 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. This school consistently outperforms the Hays school district and the state of Kansas in academic assessments, making it an exceptional institution in the region.

Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elementary has a remarkable track record, with 64.67% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 68.3% in Mathematics, and 81.42% in Science - significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school also excels in supporting various student subgroups, ranking among the top 5-6% of Kansas elementary schools for Hispanic students, White students, Special Education students, and Low Socioeconomic Status students. This consistent high performance has earned the school a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade, placing it among the top 20-50 elementary schools in Kansas.

While Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elementary outperforms its peers, the nearby Roosevelt Elementary, Woodrow Wilson Elementary, and Lincoln Elementary schools within the Hays district show more varied academic performance. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elementary's academic success suggests effective strategies in supporting students from diverse backgrounds.

Detail:

Public K-5

1401 Hall
Hays, KS 67601

(785) 623-2510

District: Hays

SchoolDigger Rank:
18^th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,339

Students who attend Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Hays Middle School
High:	Hays High

Student/teacher ratio: 16.2

Number of students: 384

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.2%

Hispanic:

10.4%

Two or more races:

4.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 42.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elementary ranks better than 97.2% of elementary schools in Kansas. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Hays School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.33. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.2%), Hispanic (10.4%), two or more races (4.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 42.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elementary is 16.2, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Hays School District! (See more...)

Compare Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elementary employs 23.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elementary is $12,339, which is the 2^nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Hays School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elementary 18^th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Hays:

SchoolDigger ranks Hays 43^rd of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2006	85.85	27^th	585	95.4%
2007	80.01	57^th	600	90.5%
2008	81.68	48^th	614	92.2%
2009	77.89	65^th	621	89.5%
2010	85.23	4^th	630	99.4%
2011	83.97	9^th	631	98.6%
2012	80.22	18^th	660	97.3%
2013	79.90	61^st	668	90.9%
2015	85.55	55^th	678	91.9%
2016	85.69	68^th	656	89.6%
2017	79.16	98^th	659	85.1%
2018	85.88	58^th	656	91.2%
2019	86.90	50^th	667	92.5%
2021	94.33	21^st	670	96.9%
2022	95.46	15^th	668	97.8%
2023	94.20	19^th	660	97.1%
2024	93.33	18^th	653	97.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	99.24	1^st	305	99.7%
2024	96.05	6^th	306	98.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	86.15	18^th	512	96.5%
2019	90.31	9^th	509	98.2%
2021	98.31	2^nd	494	99.6%
2022	99.32	2^nd	512	99.6%
2023	96.36	5^th	541	99.1%
2024	97.23	3^rd	546	99.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	85.47	55^th	574	90.4%
2019	90.40	29^th	591	95.1%
2021	93.68	15^th	591	97.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	84.35	68^th	575	88.2%
2019	80.18	84^th	586	85.7%
2021	91.80	32^nd	605	94.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	98.61	3^rd	254	98.8%
2023	95.47	5^th	245	98.0%

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Rank History for White students at Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	81.27	79^th	574	86.2%
2019	83.41	59^th	592	90.0%
2021	91.25	28^th	587	95.2%
2022	92.82	17^th	596	97.1%
2023	92.47	18^th	584	96.9%
2024	88.54	31^st	579	94.6%

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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 Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	203	4	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	209
1992	250	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	253
1993	284	3	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	288
1994	311	4	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	320
1995	374	6	4	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	388
1996	374	6	4	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	388
1997	342	2	7	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	354
1998	340	5	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	353
1999	328	5	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	339
2000	310	8	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	322
2001	309	3	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	317
2002	300	10	7	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	321
2003	300	10	7	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	321
2004	302	5	10	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	324
2005	278	0	5	4	2	n/a	n/a	12	301
2006	252	0	8	4	0	n/a	n/a	9	273
2007	249	3	12	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	274
2008	250	4	13	15	2	n/a	n/a	4	288
2009	266	2	15	14	4	n/a	n/a	2	303
2010	250	1	17	20	6	0	4	0	298
2011	282	1	16	16	8	0	11	0	334
2012	295	2	11	22	1	0	7	0	338
2013	310	5	13	21	2	1	12	0	364
2014	306	6	15	15	2	1	16	0	361
2015	293	5	13	14	4	1	20	0	350
2016	295	7	14	24	4	1	19	0	364
2017	310	7	17	20	3	0	22	0	379
2018	364	0	12	5	0	0	9	0	390
2019	312	0	6	46	0	0	19	0	383
2020	298	2	4	51	0	0	21	0	376
2021	296	3	7	48	0	0	25	0	379
2022	311	4	15	43	0	0	21	0	394
2023	304	7	16	40	0	0	17	0	384

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 Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	209	13.1	15.9	n/a
1992	253	15.5	16.3	31.2
1993	288	18.2	15.8	15.6
1994	320	19.5	16.4	11.3
1995	388	23.9	16.2	19.6
1996	388	23.9	16.2	19.6
1997	354	22.9	15.5	20.6
1998	353	24.2	14.6	22.1
1999	339	25.9	13.1	22.1
2000	322	28.2	11.4	25.5
2001	317	27.5	11.5	23.7
2002	321	28.2	11.4	25.5
2003	321	28.2	11.4	25.5
2004	324	26.3	12.3	28.4
2005	301	26.0	11.6	32.9
2006	273	19.2	14.2	31.1
2007	274	23.4	11.7	36.1
2008	288	21.9	13.2	37.7
2009	303	19.4	15.6	37.9
2010	298	19.1	15.6	33.2
2011	334	19.2	17.3	37.4
2012	338	23.2	14.5	39.1
2013	364	27.5	13.2	37.1
2014	361	23.5	15.3	35.5
2015	350	20.0	17.5	34.6
2016	364	20.0	18.2	41.5
2017	379	21.6	17.5	42.5
2018	390	21.1	18.4	41
2019	383	22.5	17.0	40.2
2020	376	23.6	15.8	39.1
2021	379	24.1	15.6	38.8
2022	394	22.7	17.3	36.5
2023	384	23.6	16.2	42.4

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 Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	209	13.1	15.9	n/a
1992	253	15.5	16.3	31.2
1993	288	18.2	15.8	15.6
1994	320	19.5	16.4	11.3
1995	388	23.9	16.2	19.6
1996	388	23.9	16.2	19.6
1997	354	22.9	15.5	20.6
1998	353	24.2	14.6	22.1
1999	339	25.9	13.1	22.1
2000	322	28.2	11.4	25.5
2001	317	27.5	11.5	23.7
2002	321	28.2	11.4	25.5
2003	321	28.2	11.4	25.5
2004	324	26.3	12.3	28.4
2005	301	26.0	11.6	32.9
2006	273	19.2	14.2	31.1
2007	274	23.4	11.7	36.1
2008	288	21.9	13.2	37.7
2009	303	19.4	15.6	37.9
2010	298	19.1	15.6	33.2
2011	334	19.2	17.3	37.4
2012	338	23.2	14.5	39.1
2013	364	27.5	13.2	37.1
2014	361	23.5	15.3	35.5
2015	350	20.0	17.5	34.6
2016	364	20.0	18.2	41.5
2017	379	21.6	17.5	42.5
2018	390	21.1	18.4	41
2019	383	22.5	17.0	40.2
2020	376	23.6	15.8	39.1
2021	379	24.1	15.6	38.8
2022	394	22.7	17.3	36.5
2023	384	23.6	16.2	42.4

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 Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,699 (13.8%)	$10,640 (86.2%)	$12,339

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 50^th of 667 Elementary schools	Ranks 19^th of 660 Elementary schools	4.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elementary)	56.9	69.4	12.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hays)	43.2	54.6	11.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	40.6	38.1	2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elementary)	66.2	79	12.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hays)	54.2	67	12.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	50.3	50.4	0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elementary)	73.8	70.8	3.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hays)	60.6	59.7	0.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	47.6	42.8	4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elementary)	69.2	67.2	2.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hays)	46.7	55.6	8.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	36.1	37.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elementary)	54.2	65.7	11.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hays)	52.8	52.1	0.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	43.5	39.6	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elementary)	55	54.4	0.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hays)	38.1	36	2.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	31.3	0.6%
5th Grade Science (Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elementary)	65	76.5	11.5%
5th Grade Science (Hays)	49.4	57.6	8.2%
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	383	384	0.3%
African American	0	7
American Indian	0	0
Asian	6	16	166.7%
Hispanic	46	40	13%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	312	304	2.6%
Two or More Races	19	17	10.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40.2%	42.4%	2.2%

Schools Near Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elementary

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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
Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elementary	Public	K-5	1401 Hall	Hays	67601	Ellis County	Hays	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 623-2510	384	24	16.2	42.4%	304 (79.2%)	7 (1.8%)	40 (10.4%)	16 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.4%)	93.3	18^th of 653 public elementary schools	97.2%		94.2	19^th of 660 public elementary schools	97.1%	1	62.3	72.6	60.0		64.7	76.8	65.1	62.9		68.3	81.4	81.4	$12,339	$1,699	$10,640
Lincoln Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1906 Ash	Hays	67601	Ellis County	Hays	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 623-2500	376	17	22.2	48.9%	253 (67.3%)	9 (2.4%)	85 (22.6%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.6%)	45.8	366^th of 653 public elementary schools	44.0%		37.4	426^th of 660 public elementary schools	35.5%	60	41.5	43.5	41.9		42.1	41.5	21.7	19.4		29.5	54.8	54.8	$12,341	$1,699	$10,641
Woodrow Wilson Elementary	Public	K-5	101 E 28th	Hays	67601	Ellis County	Hays	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 623-2550	384	23	16.5	37.5%	324 (84.4%)	4 (1.0%)	37 (9.6%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.4%)	73.2	132^nd of 653 public elementary schools	79.8%		84.8	75^th of 660 public elementary schools	88.6%	57	58.6	60.3	48.5		55.9	69.0	54.4	39.4		54.6	39.4	39.4	$12,331	$1,698	$10,633
Roosevelt Elementary	Public	K-5	2000 MacArthur	Hays	67601	Ellis County	Hays	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 623-2520	385	23	16.3	41.3%	314 (81.6%)	5 (1.3%)	40 (10.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.8%)	62.2	220^th of 653 public elementary schools	66.3%		61.2	217^th of 660 public elementary schools	67.1%	3	54.9	35.7	43.1		44.8	66.2	32.9	43.1		48.2	51.0	51.0	$12,315	$1,699	$10,617
Victoria Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	602 10th Street	Victoria	67671	Ellis County	Victoria	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 735-2870	164	13	12.6	32.3%	151 (92.1%)	4 (2.4%)	4 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.0%)	58.3	260^th of 653 public elementary schools	60.2%		58.8	244^th of 660 public elementary schools	63.0%	16	22.2	32.0	53.8	20.0	33.7	52.9	44.0	61.5	45.0	51.1	65.4	65.4	$9,473	$1,439	$8,033
Washington Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	100 East 13th	Ellis	67637	Ellis County	Ellis	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 726-3136	173	12	14.5	32.9%	163 (94.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.0%)	61.2	231^st of 653 public elementary schools	64.6%		55.1	284^th of 660 public elementary schools	57.0%	53	57.1	57.1	52.9	34.8	49.3	50.0	38.1	11.8	34.8	33.3	58.8	58.8	$11,959	$1,387	$10,572

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