D
Needs Improvement
45/100

Plum Creek Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 901 East 43rd Avenue, Hutchinson, KS 67502
Overall
D
45/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 62nd percentile in Kansas
Growth
D
Students gain 0.46 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 1st percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

45
Repit Score
out of 100
466
Students
enrolled
18.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%62/1000.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%1/100Students gain 0.46 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 1st percentile in Kansas (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%70/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 36% 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 −6 points worse 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 proficiency42% (+5 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency38% (+5 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
White42%37%reading -9 pts, math -10 pts29th percentile (list)
Low-income27%27%reading +0 pts, math +3 pts42nd 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 901 East 43rd Avenue
City Hutchinson
ZIP Code 67502
District 2004200
NCES School ID 200420002075
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 67502

Understanding the community around Plum Creek Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $70,919
Per Capita Income $38,878
Poverty Rate 6.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 30.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.0%
High School or Higher 96.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $160,700
Median Rent $888
Owner-Occupied 75.5%
Renter-Occupied 24.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Plum Creek Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.7%
Female 46.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 88.0%
Hispanic/Latino 9.7%
Black 1.1%
Asian 0.2%
Two or More Races 0.6%
American Indian 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 466
Teachers (FTE) 24.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Plum Creek Elementary?
Plum Creek Elementary has a Repit School Score of 45 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 Plum Creek Elementary?
Plum Creek Elementary has 466 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.9:1.
What grades does Plum Creek Elementary serve?
Plum Creek Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Plum Creek Elementary receive per student?
Plum Creek Elementary receives $12,079 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Plum Creek Elementary in 67502 ▼
Avg Home Value
$220,103
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,024
1-Year Change
+9.4%
% Renters
24.5%

Other Schools in 67502

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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