McCandless Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Hutchinson, Kansas 67501 · Hutchinson Public Schools
#630 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas
#44842 of 50,301 nationally
About McCandless Elementary
McCandless Elementary is a public elementary located in Hutchinson, in the Hutchinson Public Schools school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 346 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 20.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 630th of 686 ranked elementary schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (82th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (7th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 346.
There are 14 schools in Hutchinson; McCandless Elementary ranks 13th of 14 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)17%
- Reading proficiency (30%)22%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)93.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.9
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 McCandless Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 93.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 17%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near McCandless Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Hutchinson High School
Hutchinson · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,214 students · 781 m away
Graber Elementary
Hutchinson · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
311 students · 1.3 km away
Faris Elementary
Hutchinson · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
279 students · 1.4 km away
Hutchinson Middle School 7
Hutchinson · Public middle · Grades 7–8
284 students · 1.8 km away
Hutchinson Middle School 8
Hutchinson · Public middle · Grades 7–8
264 students · 2.5 km away
Hutchinson Magnet School at Allen
Hutchinson · Public elementary · Grades K–6
249 students · 2.7 km away
Ad Astra Alternative Academy
Hutchinson · Public high · Grades 7–12
11 students · 2.8 km away
Morgan Elementary
Hutchinson · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
388 students · 3.3 km away
Union Valley Elem
Hutchinson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
435 students · 3.6 km away
Wiley Elementary
Hutchinson · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
322 students · 3.8 km away
Similar schools
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346 students
Northridge Elementary
Newton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
345 students
Highlands Elem
Mission · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
345 students
Woodland Health / Wellness Magnet Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
347 students
Central Elem
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348 students
Frequently asked questions
Is McCandless Elementary a good school?
McCandless Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 20.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #630 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 McCandless Elementary rank in Kansas?
McCandless Elementary ranks #630 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas and #44842 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend McCandless Elementary?
McCandless Elementary had 346 students in 2025.
Is McCandless Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
McCandless Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near McCandless Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of McCandless Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.