What grades does McCandless Elementary serve?

McCandless Elementary is a Primary school serving students in Hutchinson, KS. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is McCandless Elementary located?

McCandless Elementary is located at Hutchinson, KS in a town area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at McCandless Elementary?

McCandless Elementary has a student-teacher ratio of 12.2:1.

What schools are in Hutchinson, KS?

Hutchinson, KS is served by the local school district. McCandless Elementary is one of the Primary schools in the area.

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McCandless Elementary — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Hutchinson, Kansas|Hutchinson Public Schools

Hutchinson, KS 67501

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Upcoming Events

Oct

Thu

NO SCHOOL - ALL GRADES (Parent/Teacher Conferences)Staff DayDistrict-wide

Oct

Mon

NO SCHOOL - ALL GRADES (Staff Professional Development)Staff DayDistrict-wide

No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.

Nov

Fri

NO SCHOOL - ALL GRADES (Staff Professional Development / Records)Staff DayDistrict-wide

No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.

Nov

Wed

NO SCHOOL - ALL GRADES (Thanksgiving Break)BreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Dec

Fri

NO SCHOOL - GRADES PK-6 (Staff Professional Development / Teacher Work Day)Staff DayDistrict-wide

No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.

Dec

Fri

Girls Wrestling: 5th Annual - Great Bend Christmas Clash - Day 1 (Varsity)HolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

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School Profile

Grades

PK–6

Enrollment

353

Student:Teacher

12.2:1

Locale

Town

District

Hutchinson Public Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

88.4%

Phone

(620)615-5150

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

20-24%

Math Proficiency

6-9%

Chronic Absenteeism

14.2%

SY 2019-20

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

211

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Social Workers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,339

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$9,940

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$20,829

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 16%State 62%Local 23%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$147,791

+5.4% 1yr+43.1% 5yr

Hutchinson, KS metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

23.2%

Below 150% poverty line

4.0%

Unemployment rate

9.2%

Uninsured residents

8.5%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

978

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

882

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

310 (35%)

Other Health Impairment

132 (15%)

Speech/Language Impairment

102 (12%)

Autism

59 (7%)

Intellectual Disability

25 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

346

Current enrollment

Growing(+49% 5yr)

Coming Up

Thu, Oct 8, 2026

NO SCHOOL - ALL GRADES (Parent/Teacher Conferences)

Staff Day

Mon, Oct 26, 2026

NO SCHOOL - ALL GRADES (Staff Professional Development)

Review the school calendar for the full closure dates and any makeup day information.

Staff Day

Fri, Nov 6, 2026

NO SCHOOL - ALL GRADES (Staff Professional Development / Records)

Review the school calendar for the full closure dates and any makeup day information.

Staff Day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Hutchinson Public Schools. McCandless Elementary follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Fri, Sep 4, 2026	NO SCHOOL - GRADES PK-6 (Staff Professional Development / Teacher Work Day)District-wide No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.	Staff Day	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	NO SCHOOL - ALL GRADES (LABOR DAY)District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Thu, Oct 8, 2026	NO SCHOOL - ALL GRADES (Parent/Teacher Conferences)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Oct 26, 2026	NO SCHOOL - ALL GRADES (Staff Professional Development)District-wide Review the school calendar for the full closure dates and any makeup day information.	Staff Day	—
Fri, Nov 6, 2026	NO SCHOOL - ALL GRADES (Staff Professional Development / Records)District-wide Review the school calendar for the full closure dates and any makeup day information.	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	NO SCHOOL - ALL GRADES (Thanksgiving Break)District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Break	—
Fri, Dec 4, 2026	NO SCHOOL - GRADES PK-6 (Staff Professional Development / Teacher Work Day)District-wide No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.	Staff Day	—
Fri, Dec 11, 2026	Girls Wrestling: 5th Annual - Great Bend Christmas Clash - Day 1 (Varsity)District-wide Varsity Girls Wrestling - 5th Annual - Great Bend Christmas Clash - Day 1	Holiday	—
Sat, Dec 12, 2026	Girls Wrestling: 5th Annual - Great Bend Christmas Clash - Day 2 (Varsity)District-wide Varsity Girls Wrestling - 5th Annual - Great Bend Christmas Clash - Day 2	Holiday	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	No School-Winter BreakDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for winter break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	No School - Professional Development/Teacher Work DayDistrict-wide No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.	Staff Day	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	NO SCHOOL - ALL GRADES (MLK Day)District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Thu, Jan 28, 2027	NO SCHOOL - ALL GRADES (Parent / Teacher Conferences)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Feb 19, 2027	NO SCHOOL - ALL GRADES (Staff Professional Development / Records)District-wide Review the school calendar for the full closure dates and any makeup day information.	Staff Day	—
Mon, Feb 22, 2027	NO SCHOOL - ALL GRADES (Staff Professional Development)District-wide Review the school calendar for the full closure dates and any makeup day information.	Staff Day	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	NO SCHOOL - All GRADES (Spring Break)District-wide School closed for spring break. Check camp and childcare plans.	Break	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	No School (Spring Holiday)District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Fri, Apr 9, 2027	NO SCHOOL - GRADES PK-6 (Staff Professional Development / Teacher Work Day )District-wide No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.	Staff Day	—
Fri, Apr 30, 2027	NO SCHOOL - GRADES PK-6 (Staff Professional Development / Teacher Work Day )District-wide No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.	Staff Day	—