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Hill City Elementary

Summary:

Hill City Elementary is a public elementary school in Hill City, Kansas, serving 223 students in grades PK-6 and part of the Graham County School District.

Academically, Hill City Elementary has shown mixed performance, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 276 (3 stars) and 534 (1 star) out of 653-670 Kansas elementary schools. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school outperformed the Graham County and Kansas state averages in English Language Arts (ELA) and Science proficiency, but underperformed in Mathematics. Compared to the nearby Damar Elementary School, Hill City Elementary had significantly higher ELA and Mathematics proficiency rates.

Hill City Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 50.22% to 61.36% over the past three school years, which is higher than the 54.72% rate at Damar Elementary. The school's per-student spending of $14,460 in 2018-2019 was also higher than the $18,740 per-student spending at Damar Elementary. However, Hill City Elementary's student-teacher ratio of 13.3 to 14.6 is higher than Damar Elementary's ratio of 7.3.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 216 N 4th Ave
       Hill City, KS  67642

(785) 421-3425

District: Graham County

SchoolDigger Rank:
276th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,460 Help


Students who attend Hill City Elementary usually attend:

High:    Hill City Junior-Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  223

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.9%
Hispanic:
6.3%
Two or more races:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hill City Elementary ranks better than 57.7% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.23. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.9%), Hispanic (6.3%), two or more races (4.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hill City Elementary is 14.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hill City Elementary is $14,460.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hill City Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Hill City Elementary 276th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Hill City Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Graham County:

SchoolDigger ranks Graham County 157th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hill City Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Hill City Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 75.06 117th 585 80.0%
2007 65.27 233rd 600 61.2%
2008 62.93 268th 614 56.4%
2009 75.70 99th 621 84.1%
2010 75.92 102nd 630 83.8%
2011 58.87 325th 631 48.5%
2012 53.85 398th 660 39.7%
2013 60.73 321st 668 51.9%
2015 30.96 520th 678 23.3%
2016 34.35 467th 656 28.8%
2017 32.86 474th 659 28.1%
2018 13.36 586th 656 10.7%
2019 31.12 484th 667 27.4%
2021 25.92 534th 670 20.3%
2022 26.62 527th 668 21.1%
2023 41.52 397th 660 39.8%
2024 56.23 276th 653 57.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hill City Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.83 435th 512 15.0%
2019 58.73 173rd 509 66.0%
2021 38.71 339th 494 31.4%
2022 35.59 370th 512 27.7%
2023 61.34 176th 541 67.5%
2024 73.48 83rd 546 84.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Hill City Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.71 520th 574 9.4%
2019 14.85 533rd 591 9.8%
2021 29.24 438th 591 25.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Hill City Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.05 506th 575 12.0%
2019 42.09 349th 586 40.4%
2021 28.18 466th 605 23.0%
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Rank History for White students at Hill City Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.95 560th 574 2.4%
2019 27.37 477th 592 19.4%
2021 15.91 540th 587 8.0%
2022 18.83 528th 596 11.4%
2023 29.73 442nd 584 24.3%
2024 42.24 347th 579 40.1%
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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.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hill City Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 222 6 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 232
1989 262 7 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 273
1990 242 7 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 256
1991 238 11 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 252
1992 181 11 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 196
1993 146 13 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 162
1994 167 11 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 178
1995 121 20 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 142
1996 121 20 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 142
1997 133 15 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 150
1998 125 14 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 141
1999 144 10 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 157
2000 158 11 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 174
2001 159 6 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 168
2002 169 13 0 6 2 n/a n/a 0 190
2003 169 13 0 6 2 n/a n/a 0 190
2004 170 10 0 5 3 n/a n/a 1 189
2005 170 4 0 7 2 n/a n/a 3 186
2006 138 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 3 147
2007 135 13 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2 150
2008 111 13 0 0 0 n/a n/a 8 132
2009 143 7 0 1 1 n/a n/a 5 157
2010 158 6 0 8 0 0 2 0 174
2011 166 6 0 10 0 0 5 0 187
2012 182 3 0 8 0 0 12 0 205
2013 168 3 0 11 0 0 13 0 195
2014 164 3 0 11 0 0 15 0 193
2015 190 2 0 12 0 0 22 0 226
2016 196 6 0 12 0 0 22 0 236
2017 190 1 0 7 0 0 20 0 218
2018 207 3 0 8 0 0 22 0 240
2019 208 9 0 9 0 0 23 0 249
2020 208 3 0 9 0 0 20 0 240
2021 195 2 0 10 0 0 13 0 220
2022 195 2 1 15 0 0 16 0 229
2023 196 3 0 14 0 0 10 0 223

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 Hill City Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 232 15.0 15.4 0
1989 273 16.0 17.0 n/a
1990 256 16.2 15.8 0
1991 252 18.1 13.9 n/a
1992 196 13.7 14.3 37.8
1993 162 14.9 10.9 27.2
1994 178 15.7 11.3 32.6
1995 142 12.6 11.3 56.3
1996 142 12.6 11.3 56.3
1997 150 12.5 12.0 50
1998 141 11.6 12.2 45.4
1999 157 12.0 13.1 45.2
2000 174 16.4 10.6 47.7
2001 168 14.2 11.8 47
2002 190 17.0 11.2 47.9
2003 190 17.0 11.2 47.9
2004 189 15.0 12.6 52.1
2005 186 16.0 11.6 41.5
2006 147 17.7 8.3 36.1
2007 150 17.1 8.8 43.2
2008 132 13.1 10.1 43.5
2009 157 15.1 10.4 46.1
2010 174 16.1 10.8 45.4
2011 187 14.1 13.2 54
2012 205 14.1 14.4 42.9
2013 195 13.7 14.2 53.3
2014 193 14.2 13.5 56
2015 226 16.0 14.1 51.8
2016 236 16.0 14.7 55.9
2017 218 15.9 13.7 53.7
2018 240 17.2 13.9 56.7
2019 249 16.2 15.3 60.2
2020 240 16.2 14.8 62.1
2021 220 16.2 13.5 61.4
2022 229 17.2 13.3 50.2
2023 223 15.2 14.6 59.2

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 Hill City Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 232 15.0 15.4 0
1989 273 16.0 17.0 n/a
1990 256 16.2 15.8 0
1991 252 18.1 13.9 n/a
1992 196 13.7 14.3 37.8
1993 162 14.9 10.9 27.2
1994 178 15.7 11.3 32.6
1995 142 12.6 11.3 56.3
1996 142 12.6 11.3 56.3
1997 150 12.5 12.0 50
1998 141 11.6 12.2 45.4
1999 157 12.0 13.1 45.2
2000 174 16.4 10.6 47.7
2001 168 14.2 11.8 47
2002 190 17.0 11.2 47.9
2003 190 17.0 11.2 47.9
2004 189 15.0 12.6 52.1
2005 186 16.0 11.6 41.5
2006 147 17.7 8.3 36.1
2007 150 17.1 8.8 43.2
2008 132 13.1 10.1 43.5
2009 157 15.1 10.4 46.1
2010 174 16.1 10.8 45.4
2011 187 14.1 13.2 54
2012 205 14.1 14.4 42.9
2013 195 13.7 14.2 53.3
2014 193 14.2 13.5 56
2015 226 16.0 14.1 51.8
2016 236 16.0 14.7 55.9
2017 218 15.9 13.7 53.7
2018 240 17.2 13.9 56.7
2019 249 16.2 15.3 60.2
2020 240 16.2 14.8 62.1
2021 220 16.2 13.5 61.4
2022 229 17.2 13.3 50.2
2023 223 15.2 14.6 59.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hill City Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $652 (4.5%) $13,808 (95.5%) $14,460

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hill City Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 484th of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 397th of 660 Elementary schools
 12.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hill City Elementary)34.544.4
 10%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Graham County)34.544.4
 10%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hill City Elementary)41.450
 8.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Graham County)41.450
 8.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hill City Elementary)42.950
 7.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Graham County)42.950
 7.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hill City Elementary)39.332.3
 6.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Graham County)39.332.3
 6.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hill City Elementary)32.328.6
 3.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Graham County)32.328.6
 3.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hill City Elementary)028.6
 28.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Graham County)028.6
 28.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (Hill City Elementary)41.942.9
 0.9%
   5th Grade Science (Graham County)41.942.9
 0.9%
   5th Grade Science (Kansas)43.142.1
 1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hill City Elementary)3116.7
 14.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Graham County)3116.7
 14.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)38.433.7
 4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hill City Elementary)13.88.3
 5.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Graham County)13.88.3
 5.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.929.9
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students249223
 10.4%
African American93
 66.7%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic914
 55.6%
Pacific Islander00
White208196
 5.8%
Two or More Races2310
 56.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.2%59.2%
 1%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 223 students attended Hill City Elementary.

Students who attend Hill City Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Hill City Junior-Senior High

Hill City Elementary ranks 276th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Hill City Elementary are 88% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.


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