PLUM CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Plum Creek Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Buhler school district, located in Hutchinson, KS with about 467 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 22 teachers, Plum Creek Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Plum Creek Elementary is a public school located in Hutchinson, Kansas, serving as part of the Hutchinson Public Schools (USD 313) district. Situated on East 43rd Avenue, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for elementary-aged students. As part of a district committed to academic excellence and community engagement, Plum Creek focuses on building a strong foundational curriculum while encouraging the social and emotional development of its student body.

The school emphasizes a partnership between educators, students, and families to ensure that children are prepared for future academic success. By utilizing the resources and administrative support provided by USD 313, Plum Creek Elementary strives to maintain high standards of instruction and student participation. For families looking for more detailed information regarding school programs, calendars, and district policies, the school’s official website serves as a central hub for updates and ongoing communication.

For more information, contact Plum Creek Elementary at (620) 662-5535 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

901 East 43rd Avenue
Hutchinson, KS 67502
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PLUM CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Hutchinson, KS with about 467 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Buhler
Total Students:
467
Teachers:
22.1
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 467 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PLUM CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.

White
84.2%
Hispanic/Latino
6.6%
Two or more races
4.5%
Black or African American
2.1%
Asian
1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%

Female
50.7%
Male
49.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.