Plum Creek Elementary

901 East 43rd Avenue
Hutchinson, KS 67502

pc.usd313.org/o/pce

448 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Plum Creek Elementary is a public school located in Hutchinson, Kansas, serving as part of the Hutchinson Public Schools (USD 313) district. Situated on East 43rd Avenue, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for elementary-aged students. As part of a district committed to academic excellence and community engagement, Plum Creek focuses on building a strong foundational curriculum while encouraging the social and emotional development of its student body.

The school emphasizes a partnership between educators, students, and families to ensure that children are prepared for future academic success. By utilizing the resources and administrative support provided by USD 313, Plum Creek Elementary strives to maintain high standards of instruction and student participation. For families looking for more detailed information regarding school programs, calendars, and district policies, the school’s official website serves as a central hub for updates and ongoing communication.

448

Total Students

28.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Plum Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	381
Hispanic	49
Black	9
Asian	1
Two or More	5
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
381 (85.0%)
Hispanic
49 (10.9%)
Black
9 (2.0%)
Two or More
5 (1.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Buhler
Phone:	(620)662-5535
Website:	http://pc.usd313.org/o/pce
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	448
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	126
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 84

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 65