McCandless Elementary

www.usd308.com

346 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

McCandless Elementary School is a public primary school located in Hutchinson, Kansas, serving as part of the Hutchinson Public Schools (USD 308) district. Situated at 700 North Baker Street, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive educational foundation for its students, emphasizing academic growth, character development, and a supportive learning environment. As an integral part of the local community, McCandless focuses on fostering strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to help children reach their full potential.

The school operates under the broader mission of USD 308, which prioritizes innovation and student success. Families and community members looking for detailed information regarding the school’s curriculum, staff directory, academic calendar, or district-wide initiatives can find extensive resources on the official district website at [www.usd308.com](http://www.usd308.com). Through its commitment to excellence, McCandless Elementary strives to create a safe and engaging atmosphere that prepares young learners for future academic challenges.

346

Total Students

29.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McCandless Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	186
Hispanic	112
Black	15
Asian	1
Two or More	29
American Indian	3

White
186 (53.8%)
Hispanic
112 (32.4%)
Two or More
29 (8.4%)
Black
15 (4.3%)
American Indian
3 (0.9%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Hutchinson Public Schools
Phone:	(620)615-5150
Website:	http://www.usd308.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	346
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	291
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

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 51

Grade 6 47

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for McCandless Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	48
Grade 1	52
Grade 2	53
Grade 3	46
Grade 4	49
Grade 5	51
Grade 6	47

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for McCandless Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	174	50.3%
Male	172	49.7%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th