Summary:
The Paradise school district in Kansas has only one elementary school, Natoma Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 54 students.
Natoma Elementary stands out as a strong performer, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (45.83%), Mathematics (45.83%), and Science (60%) that exceed the district and state averages. However, the school's 5th-grade proficiency rates present a mixed picture, with ELA (30%) below the state average (39.3%), but Mathematics (40%) and Science (60%) above the state averages. The school's high free/reduced lunch rate of 61.11% indicates a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, yet Natoma Elementary's academic performance remains commendable.
Natoma Elementary's low student-teacher ratio of 6.4 and higher-than-average spending per student of $13,594 suggest a well-resourced learning environment. While the school's overall academic performance is strong, its statewide ranking has declined from 77th in 2008-2009 to 256th in 2023-2024, indicating a need for continued monitoring and potential interventions to maintain and enhance its excellence.
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