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Elementary· 11 schools in district

Hutchinson Magnet School at Allen

403 West 10th, Hutchinson, KS 67501Hutchinson Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–06Non-Charter
264
Students
Total enrolled
$16,985
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 18% vs nat'l
14.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 9% vs nat'l
47/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 264 students in grades KG–06 in Hutchinson, Kansas.
18% above average funding
District spends $16,985 per pupil, 18% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 47th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Hutchinson Magnet School at Allen is a mid-sized elementary in Hutchinson, Kansas, serving grades KG–06 with 264 students. The district invests $16,985 per student — 18% above the national average of $14,347, with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 61% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Hutchinson Magnet School at Allen

264
Total Students
14.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
61%
Free Lunch
19
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution141 male · 123 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility61%
National avg 52% · 162 students
Student Composition
52%
32%
12%
White52%
Hispanic / Latino32%
Black3%
Multiracial12%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 200762001734

Academic Outcomes at Hutchinson Magnet School at Allen

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
47
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 47th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 70th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 67501

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,985Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$16,985
State avg
$19,661
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,474
Student Support$3,227
Administration$2,038
Operations$2,548
Other$1,699
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $16,985 spent per student, an estimated $7,524 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
65%
22%
State government
65.3%
Local (property tax)
21.8%
Federal programs
12.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $16,985/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Morgan ElementaryWiley ElementaryGraber ElementaryLincoln Elementary School
+1 more
↓
Middle
Hutchinson Middle School 7Hutchinson Middle School 8
↓
High School
Hutchinson High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 06
Location—
CountyReno County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictHutchinson Public Schools →
Phone: (620)615-4900
NCES ID: 200762001734
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Hutchinson seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Hutchinson Public Schools
High
Hutchinson High School
1,299 students · 09–12
● 47 opp62% FRL
Elem
Morgan Elementary
395 students · PK–06
● 42 opp57% FRL
Mid
Hutchinson Middle School 7
316 students · 07–08
● 47 opp69% FRL
Mid
Hutchinson Middle School 8
295 students · 07–08
● 47 opp69% FRL
Elem
Wiley Elementary
285 students · PK–06
● 42 opp61% FRL
Other
Faris Elementary
274 students · PK–09
● 47 opp91% FRL
Elem
Graber Elementary
267 students · PK–06
● 47 opp69% FRL
Elem
Lincoln Elementary School
241 students · PK–06
● 47 opp91% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
403 West 10th, Hutchinson, KS 67501
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.