Elementary Schools in Fort Scott

The Fort Scott area is home to two elementary schools, Winfield Scott Elementary and Eugene Ware Elementary, both serving students from kindergarten through 6th grade. While the schools share a district, Fort Scott, their academic performance and student populations differ significantly.

Of the two schools, Eugene Ware Elementary stands out as the stronger performer, with a higher statewide ranking, better test scores across various subjects and grade levels, and higher proficiency rates compared to the district and state averages. In contrast, Winfield Scott Elementary has a lower statewide ranking and lags behind Eugene Ware in academic achievement.

Despite the differences in performance, both schools maintain relatively low student-teacher ratios, which could be a positive factor in their ability to provide individualized attention and support to students. However, the significant disparity in free and reduced-price lunch rates between the two schools suggests that Winfield Scott Elementary serves a more economically disadvantaged student population, which may contribute to its lower academic performance compared to Eugene Ware Elementary.