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Hutchinson Virtual School

111 S Madison, Hutchinson, KS 67501Hutchinson Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–12Non-Charter
164
Students
Total enrolled
$16,985
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 18% vs nat'l
47/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 164 students in grades KG–12 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 Virtual School is a small other in Hutchinson, Kansas, serving grades KG–12 with 164 students. The district invests $16,985 per student — 18% above the national average of $14,347. With only 2% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Hutchinson Virtual School

164
Total Students
—
Student:Teacher
2%
Free Lunch
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution70 male · 94 female
43%
57%
Male 43%Female 57%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility2%
National avg 52% · 3 students
Student Composition
65%
24%
8%
White65%
Hispanic / Latino24%
Black3%
Multiracial8%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 200762002136

Academic Outcomes at Hutchinson Virtual School

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
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 2% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • 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 ElementaryHutchinson Magnet School at Allen
+2 more
↓
Middle
Hutchinson Middle School 7Hutchinson Middle School 8
↓
High School
Hutchinson High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelOther
GradesKG – 12
Location—
CountyReno County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictHutchinson Public Schools →
Phone: (620)615-4950
NCES ID: 200762002136
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Hutchinson seeking a public 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
Hutchinson Magnet School at Allen
264 students · KG–06
● 47 opp61% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
111 S Madison, 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.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
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.