Hesston Elem

es.hesstonschools.org/o/hes

304 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

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).

304

Total Students

18.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hesston Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	261
Hispanic	21
Black	7
Asian	6
Two or More	6
American Indian	3

White
261 (85.9 %)
Hispanic
21 (6.9 %)
Black
7 (2.3 %)
Asian
6 (2.0 %)
Two or More
6 (2.0 %)
American Indian
3 (1.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hesston
Phone:	(620)327-7102
Website:	http://es.hesstonschools.org/o/hes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	304
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	68
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 8

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 63