Enrollment
350
Elementary
DISTRICT 344 · STATE 313
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ULYSSES·NCES 201242000070
Hickok Elem
810 N Missouri, Ulysses, KS 67880 · (620) 356-3919 · Grant County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL350 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
13.0:1
27 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.0:1 · STATE 13.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
75%
261 students
DISTRICT 60% · STATE 51%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 79 | 23% |
| Kindergarten | 85 | 24% |
| Grade 1 | 96 | 27% |
| Grade 2 | 90 | 26% |
Student demographics
34%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 43% · STATE 58% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Ulysses. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Hickok Elem
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hickok Elem this school | 350 | 74.6% | N/A |
| Northwest Elem Dodge City | 380 | 75.8% | 27.5% |
| Sullivan Elem Ulysses | 338 | 76.6% | 27.4% |
| MacArthur Elementary School Liberal | 386 | 80.1% | 25.7% |
| Syracuse Elem Syracuse | 262 | 76.0% | 34.8% |
| Soule Elementary School Dodge City | 375 | 83.7% | 19.9% |
Matched among Kansas elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Hickok Elem ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 350 | #284 of 714 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.0:1 | #207 of 539 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 34.3% | #363 of 540 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 74.6% | #142 of 658 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -24.1% | #73 of 377 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
350
-58 (-14%) vs 2020
-14% since 1990-91, when it was 409
Student : Teacher
13.0:1
was 15.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 350 | 27 | 13.0:1 | 75% (261) |
| 2023-24 | 370 | 21 | 17.6:1 | 53% (197) |
| 2022-23 | 377 | 25 | 15.1:1 | 76% (288) |
| 2020-21 | 408 | 27 | 15.1:1 | 56% (227) |
| 2017-18 | 461 | 33.4 | 13.8:1 | 60% (275) |
| 2015-16 | 527 | 33 | 16.0:1 | 65% (342) |
| 2010-11 | 515 | 35 | 14.7:1 | 64% (332) |
| 2000-01 | 439 | 23 | 19.1:1 | 42% (186) |
| 1990-91 | 409 | 22 | 18.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Hickok Elem.
Since 2017-18: students down 24% (461 to 350); teachers down 19% (33.4 to 27).
About Hickok Elem
Hickok Elem is an elementary school with a street address in Ulysses, Kansas. The school has 350 students in 2024-25 across pre-K through 2.
Ulysses has 5 schools; together they serve 1,517 students.
Of every 100 students at Hickok Elem, about 79 are Hispanic. Beyond that, enrollment is 20% White. The Hispanic share of the county population is lower, at 53%. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, Hickok Elem scores 34%.
The school lists 27 full-time-equivalent teachers and a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.0:1. The average for elementary schools in Kansas is about 13.2:1. A total of 261 students, or 75%, are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
For the population of Grant County, the median household earns about $66,476 a year, about 25% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 6% of residents are in poverty. Across Grant County, 5 public schools serve about 1,517 students.
Ulysses Community Learning Center (UCLC) is the nearest public school to Hickok Elem, about 0.7 miles away. Other public schools within five miles number 4.
Federal records code the school's setting as Town: Remote.
The school's enrollment fell 14% from 2020-21 to 2024-25. Federal data show the ratio falling from 15.1:1 to 13.0:1.
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Grant County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
7,229
Census ACS
Median income
$66,476
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
25%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
5
1,517 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Ulysses
- Ulysses HighHigh · 438 students
- Sullivan ElemElementary · 338 students
- Kepley Middle SchoolMiddle · 294 students
- Ulysses Community Learning Center (UCLC)High · 97 students
Other schools in Ulysses
- Ulysses HighHigh · 438 students
- Sullivan ElemElementary · 338 students
- Kepley Middle SchoolMiddle · 294 students
- Ulysses Community Learning Center (UCLC)High · 97 students
Nearby schools
- Ulysses Community Learning Center (UCLC)0.7 mi · 97
- Sullivan Elem0.7 mi · 338
- Kepley Middle School0.7 mi · 294
- Ulysses High0.9 mi · 438
- Moscow Elem20.1 mi · 74
- Moscow High20.2 mi · 66
Frequently asked questions
About Hickok ElemWhat is the total enrollment at Hickok Elem?
Hickok Elem enrolls approximately 350 students in grades PK-02.
Is Hickok Elem an elementary, middle, or high school?
Hickok Elem is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hickok Elem?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Hickok Elem is approximately 13.0:1 (27 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Hickok Elem?
Student demographics at Hickok Elem are roughly 20% White, 79% Hispanic, 0% Black, 1% Two or more.
Who oversees Hickok Elem?
Hickok Elem is overseen by Ulysses in Grant County.
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