Elementary Schools in Otis-Bison

The Otis-Bison area has only one elementary school, Otis-Bison Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 98 students. The school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 248 out of 668 Kansas elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 382 out of 660 in 2022-2023 and 336 out of 653 in 2023-2024.

Otis-Bison Elementary has had mixed academic results compared to state averages. While its proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics have been below the state averages, the school's Science proficiency rate was significantly higher than the state average in 2023-2024 (62.5% vs. 32.28%). However, the school's Science proficiency rate was below the state average in 2022-2023 (28.57% vs. 31.13%). The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (37.76% in 2022-2023), which may be a factor in its academic performance.

Despite the school's fluctuating statewide ranking, it has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.6 to 1, which could be a positive factor in providing more individualized attention and support for students. Overall, the data suggests that Otis-Bison Elementary has some areas of strength, such as its Science proficiency, but also faces challenges in maintaining consistent academic performance across all subject areas and addressing the needs of its economically disadvantaged student population.