Hesston Elem
#88 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas
#10797 of 50,301 nationally
About Hesston Elem
Hesston Elem is a public elementary located in Hesston, in the Hesston school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–4. In 2025 it enrolled 306 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 70.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 88th of 686 ranked elementary schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (44th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 306.
There are 3 schools in Hesston; Hesston Elem ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)30.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Hesston Elem by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 30.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Hesston Elem
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Hesston Middle
Hesston · Public middle · Grades 5–8
273 students · 386 m away
Hesston High
Hesston · Public high · Grades 9–12
274 students · 393 m away
Moundridge Middle
Moundridge · Public middle · Grades 4–8
170 students · 9.9 km away
Moundridge High
Moundridge · Public high · Grades 9–12
160 students · 9.9 km away
Newton Sr High
Newton · Public high · Grades 9–12
932 students · 11 km away
Moundridge Elem
Moundridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
182 students · 11 km away
Northridge Elementary
Newton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
345 students · 11 km away
Opportunity Academy
Newton · Public high · Grades 6–12
53 students · 11 km away
Sunset Elementary
Newton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
199 students · 12 km away
Santa Fe 5/6 Center
Newton · Public middle · Grades 5–6
440 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
Adams Elem
Arkansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
306 students
Lincoln Elem
Junction City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
305 students
Scarborough Elem
Olathe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
307 students
Woodland Elem
Olathe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
305 students
Bostic Traditional Magnet Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades K–5
305 students
Gardner Elem
Gardner · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
304 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hesston Elem a good school?
Hesston Elem has a Success Index (US) of 70.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #88 of 686 in Kansas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Hesston Elem rank in Kansas?
Hesston Elem ranks #88 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas and #10797 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hesston Elem?
Hesston Elem had 306 students in 2025.
Is Hesston Elem a elementary school or a high school?
Hesston Elem is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Hesston Elem?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hesston Elem; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.