How many students attend Thunder Ridge Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 46 students attended Thunder Ridge Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Thunder Ridge Elementary?

Students at Thunder Ridge Elementary are 98% White, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Thunder Ridge Elementary attend?

Students who attend Thunder Ridge Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Thunder Ridge Middle School High : Thunder Ridge High School

Thunder Ridge Elementary School in Kensington KS

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.8%), two or more races (2.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thunder Ridge Elementary is 7.7. (See more...)

Compare Thunder Ridge Elementary employs 5.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thunder Ridge Elementary is $15,960.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Thunder Ridge Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Thunder Ridge Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Thunder Ridge Schools 82^nd of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Enrollment information for Thunder Ridge Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	44	3	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	52
2010	62	2	0	3	1	1	5	74
2011	59	2	0	3	1	1	6	72
2012	54	0	0	6	3	1	7	71
2013	58	0	1	2	5	1	5	72
2014	54	0	1	2	1	0	4	62
2015	44	2	1	2	1	0	5	55
2016	49	0	2	2	1	0	3	57
2017	37	3	1	0	1	0	3	45
2018	32	3	1	0	2	0	3	41
2019	33	1	1	0	1	0	1	37
2020	42	1	0	0	1	0	1	45
2021	39	0	0	0	0	0	1	40
2022	40	0	0	0	0	0	2	42
2023	45	0	0	0	0	0	1	46

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Thunder Ridge Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	52	3.6	14.4	50
2010	74	6.4	11.5	50
2011	72	6.4	11.2	56.9
2012	71	6.7	10.5	64.8
2013	72	6.1	11.8	73.6
2014	62	6.6	9.3	71
2015	55	7.0	7.8	67.3
2016	57	7.0	8.1	66.7
2017	45	6.6	6.8	51.1
2018	41	5.4	7.5	48.8
2019	37	5.2	7.0	40.5
2020	45	5.2	8.6	37.8
2021	40	6.2	6.4	40
2022	42	5.5	7.6	45.2
2023	46	5.9	7.7	45.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Thunder Ridge Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	52	3.6	14.4	50
2010	74	6.4	11.5	50
2011	72	6.4	11.2	56.9
2012	71	6.7	10.5	64.8
2013	72	6.1	11.8	73.6
2014	62	6.6	9.3	71
2015	55	7.0	7.8	67.3
2016	57	7.0	8.1	66.7
2017	45	6.6	6.8	51.1
2018	41	5.4	7.5	48.8
2019	37	5.2	7.0	40.5
2020	45	5.2	8.6	37.8
2021	40	6.2	6.4	40
2022	42	5.5	7.6	45.2
2023	46	5.9	7.7	45.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Thunder Ridge Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,823 (11.4%)	$14,137 (88.6%)	$15,960

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Thunder Ridge Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	37	46	24.3%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	33	45	36.4%
Two or More Races	1	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40.5%	45.7%	5.1%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KAP English Language Arts (2024)					KAP Mathematics (2024)					KAP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	KAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Thunder Ridge Elementary	Public	K-3	128 S Kansas Street	Kensington	66951	Smith County	Thunder Ridge Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 476-3241	46	6	7.7	45.7%	45 (97.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)								(n/a)	20.0				20.0	80.0				80.0			$15,960	$1,823	$14,137
Smith Center Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	216 South Jefferson	Smith Center	66967	Smith County	Smith Center	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 282-6614	259	19	13.3	49.8%	241 (93.1%)	3 (1.2%)	3 (1.2%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.5%)	60.5	241^st of 653 public elementary schools	63.1%		58.3	249^th of 660 public elementary schools	62.3%	8	61.3	43.5	46.1	71.4	55.4	58.1	13.0	12.8	42.9	31.4	53.8	53.8	$12,067	$732	$11,335
Phillipsburg Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	300 Nebraska Avenue	Phillipsburg	67661	Phillips County	Phillipsburg	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 543-2174	218	17	12.8	47.7%	196 (89.9%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.4%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.3%)	71.6	145^th of 653 public elementary schools	77.8%		34.9	453^rd of 660 public elementary schools	31.4%	308	44.7	57.4			51.8	60.5	46.8			52.9			$10,115	$2,550	$7,565

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