HESSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Hesston Elem is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Hesston school district, located in Hesston, KS with about 301 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th 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 19 teachers, Hesston Elem has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Hesston Elementary School, located at 300 E Amos in Hesston, Kansas, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Hesston Unified School District (USD 460). The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment designed to meet the developmental needs of young students. By emphasizing academic growth, character development, and community involvement, the school aims to prepare its students for future success both inside and outside the classroom.
The school benefits from being part of a close-knit community that highly values educational excellence. With a focus on modern pedagogical practices and a dedicated faculty, Hesston Elementary provides a well-rounded curriculum that encourages critical thinking and creativity. Families interested in learning more about the school’s specific programs, district policies, or upcoming events can access further resources through their official website at [http://es.hesstonschools.org](http://es.hesstonschools.org).
For more information, contact Hesston Elem at (620) 327-7102 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Hesston, KS 67062
(620) 327-7102
http://es.hesstonschools.org
HESSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Hesston, KS with about 301 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kansas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Hesston
- Total Students:
- 301
- Teachers:
- 19.5
- 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 schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 301 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HESSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 82% of the student body.
- White
- 82.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.3%
- Black or African American
- 4.3%
- Two or more races
- 3.3%
- Asian
- 1.7%
- Female
- 49.2%
- Male
- 50.8%
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.