C+
Average
67/100

Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1401 Hall, Hays, KS 67601
Overall
C+
67/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
1.8 grade levels above the U.S. average · 95th percentile in Kansas
Growth
D
Students gain 0.68 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 17th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Kansas for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Kansas schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

67
Repit Score
out of 100
396
Students
enrolled
15.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%95/1001.8 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%17/100Students gain 0.68 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.95 in 2009–19; 10th percentile in Kansas (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 40% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Kansas schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +31 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Kansas. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency62% (+25 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency62% (+29 pts vs. state avg 33%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Kansas state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White67%67%reading +16 pts, math +20 pts91st percentile (list)
Hispanic50%30%reading +24 pts, math +7 pts83rd percentile (list)
Low-income47%47%reading +20 pts, math +23 pts94th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1401 Hall
City Hays
ZIP Code 67601
District 2007020
NCES School ID 200702001680
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 67601

Understanding the community around Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $56,845
Per Capita Income $34,337
Poverty Rate 8.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 28.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.4%
High School or Higher 95.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $209,600
Median Rent $861
Owner-Occupied 59.1%
Renter-Occupied 40.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.0%
Female 49.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 78.0%
Hispanic/Latino 10.4%
Asian 4.8%
Two or More Races 4.3%
Black 2.3%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 396
Teachers (FTE) 26.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem?
Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem has a Repit School Score of 67 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem?
Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem has 396 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1.
What grades does Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem serve?
Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem receive per student?
Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem receives $17,437 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem in 67601 ▼
Avg Home Value
$259,090
Avg Monthly Rent
$930
1-Year Change
+7.7%
% Renters
40.9%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026