Hodgeman County Elementary

Hodgeman County Elementary, a small elementary campus in Jetmore, Kansas, one of the schools within Hodgeman County, enrolls 176 students, covering grades pre-K through 6. Compared to the state average of about 313 students per school, that is 44% below typical.

Across the 2 schools in Hodgeman County (285 students total), Hodgeman County Elementary accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

In terms of who attends, Hodgeman County Elementary lists that nearly all students (82%) are White. Beyond that, the school lists 11% Hispanic, 7% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 95% White, putting the school's mix noticeably less White than the area baseline.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, Hodgeman County Elementary has 13 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 13.6:1. The state averages about 13.2:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. Around 40% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy.

On a residual basis (actual vs predicted given the student mix), Hodgeman County Elementary sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 43.2%; this one delivers 45.3%.

In the surrounding community, census data for Hodgeman County shows median household income runs about $59,955, roughly 30% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 6%. In all, Hodgeman County runs 2 public schools (combined enrollment of about 285 students), of which Hodgeman County Elementary is one.

The closest other public school is Hodgeman County High, roughly 0.9 miles away. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Hodgeman County Elementary at 3rd of 9; the average score across the group is 30.9%.

The campus sits in an outlying setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count grew 7%: 165 students in 2018 compared to 176 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share decreased from 93% to 82%. Class-load math has rose: from 11.2:1 in 2018 to 13.6:1 in 2025.

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