Axtell Elementary School

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Axtell Elementary School ranks 386 th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Axtell Elementary School is a public school serving grades PK-8 in the small town of Axtell, Kansas. The school is part of the Prairie Hills school district, which is ranked 38 out of 266 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Axtell Elementary has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from a high of 50th out of 660 schools in 2022-2023 to a low of 386th out of 653 schools in the current 2023-2024 school year. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (28.16%) and Mathematics (40.26%) for all grades were below the Prairie Hills district (40.7% and 42.1%) and state (33.55% and 31.6%) averages. However, Axtell's 4th grade proficiency rates were higher than the state in both subjects.

Compared to the nearby Frankfort Elementary and Centralia Elementary schools, which are part of the Vermillion district, Axtell Elementary has a lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients and a lower student-teacher ratio. However, the nearby schools have generally outperformed Axtell on state assessments in recent years, suggesting the need for further analysis and targeted interventions to support the academic growth of all students at Axtell Elementary.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

504 Pine Street
Axtell, KS 66403

(785) 736-2237

District: Prairie Hills

SchoolDigger Rank:
386^th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,178

Student/teacher ratio: 11.1

Number of students: 117

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.6%

Hispanic:

2.6%

Two or more races:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Axtell Elementary School ranks worse than 59.1% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44. (See more...)

Compare Details Axtell Elementary School ranks better than 58% of middle schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.68. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.6%), Hispanic (2.6%), two or more races (0.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 32.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Axtell Elementary School is 11.1. (See more...)

Compare Axtell Elementary School employs 10.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Axtell Elementary School is $12,178.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Axtell Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Axtell Elementary School 386^th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Axtell Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Axtell Elementary School 152^nd of 362 Kansas public middle schools. (See Axtell Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Prairie Hills:

SchoolDigger ranks Prairie Hills 38^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Axtell Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Axtell Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2017	62.20	234^th	659	64.5%
2018	64.26	208^th	656	68.3%
2019	73.04	142^nd	667	78.7%
2021	65.05	215^th	670	67.9%
2022	66.48	191^st	668	71.4%
2023	89.09	50^th	660	92.4%
2024	44.00	386^th	653	40.9%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Axtell Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	54.77	254^th	574	55.7%
2019	71.09	128^th	592	78.4%
2021	61.41	208^th	587	64.6%
2022	55.59	250^th	596	58.1%
2023	83.06	64^th	584	89.0%
2024	41.10	358^th	579	38.2%

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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Axtell Elementary School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Axtell Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2017	88.94	27^th	358	92.5%
2018	81.23	36^th	350	89.7%
2019	81.24	44^th	368	88.0%
2021	67.71	83^rd	367	77.4%
2022	73.98	58^th	368	84.2%
2023	82.29	38^th	362	89.5%
2024	49.68	152^nd	362	58.0%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Axtell Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2019	72.40	60^th	344	82.6%
2021	78.98	34^th	349	90.3%
2022	70.50	63^rd	349	81.9%
2023	79.31	45^th	349	87.1%
2024	43.18	181^st	347	47.8%

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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Axtell Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2015	118	4	0	5	0	1	128
2016	131	1	1	6	0	1	140
2017	120	1	2	6	0	1	130
2018	111	1	2	7	0	4	125
2019	121	1	2	1	0	3	128
2020	115	1	2	1	1	2	122
2021	114	1	2	2	0	2	121
2022	110	1	2	1	0	1	115
2023	107	0	0	1	0	1	109
2024	113	0	0	3	0	1	117

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 Axtell Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	128	10.0	12.8	32.8
2016	140	10.0	14.0	31.4
2017	130	10.0	13.0	40
2018	125	10.4	12.0	39.2
2019	128	10.1	12.6	38.3
2020	122	10.7	11.4	40.2
2021	121	10.0	12.1	29.8
2022	115	10.9	10.5	35.7
2023	109	10.4	10.3	28.4
2024	117	10.4	11.1	32.5

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 Axtell Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	128	10.0	12.8	32.8
2016	140	10.0	14.0	31.4
2017	130	10.0	13.0	40
2018	125	10.4	12.0	39.2
2019	128	10.1	12.6	38.3
2020	122	10.7	11.4	40.2
2021	121	10.0	12.1	29.8
2022	115	10.9	10.5	35.7
2023	109	10.4	10.3	28.4
2024	117	10.4	11.1	32.5

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 Axtell Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$319 (2.6%)	$11,859 (97.4%)	$12,178

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Axtell Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 142^nd of 667 Elementary schools	Ranks 50^th of 660 Elementary schools	13.7%
Ranks 44^th of 368 Middle schools	Ranks 38^th of 362 Middle schools	1.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Axtell Elementary School)	61.5	72.7	11.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Hills)	53.8	36.4	17.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	40.6	38.1	2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Axtell Elementary School)	76.9	72.7	4.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Prairie Hills)	58.8	63.6	4.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	50.3	50.4	0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Axtell Elementary School)	45.5	40	5.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Hills)	60.7	58.3	2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	47.6	41.9	5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Axtell Elementary School)	63.6	50	13.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Prairie Hills)	67.1	62.5	4.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	36.1	34.7	1.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Axtell Elementary School)	64.3	61.1	3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Hills)	53.5	50.7	2.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	43.5	39.6	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Axtell Elementary School)	57.1	44.4	12.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Prairie Hills)	52.1	50.7	1.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	31.3	0.6%
5th Grade Science (Axtell Elementary School)	42.9	66.7	23.8%
5th Grade Science (Prairie Hills)	46.5	55.1	8.6%
5th Grade Science (Kansas)	43.1	42.1	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Axtell Elementary School)	38.5	63.6	25.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Hills)	59.1	34.6	24.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	38.4	32.4	6.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Axtell Elementary School)	38.5	27.3	11.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Prairie Hills)	44.3	24.7	19.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	28	3.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Axtell Elementary School)	45.5	36.4	9.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Hills)	53.2	38	15.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	31.8	31.7	0%
7th Grade Mathematics (Axtell Elementary School)	54.5	36.4	18.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Prairie Hills)	48.1	33.8	14.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	27.9	27.5	0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Axtell Elementary School)	50	33.3	16.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Hills)	29.8	30.9	1.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	25.2	20.8	4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Axtell Elementary School)	58.3	50	8.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Prairie Hills)	45.2	45.6	0.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	25.9	22.8	3.1%
8th Grade Science (Axtell Elementary School)	41.7	41.7
8th Grade Science (Prairie Hills)	39.3	47.1	7.8%
8th Grade Science (Kansas)	30.7	22.7	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	128	109	14.8%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	1	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	121	107	11.6%
Two or More Races	3	1	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38.3%	28.4%	9.8%

Schools Near Axtell Elementary School

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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 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th 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 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Axtell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	504 Pine Street	Axtell	66403	Marshall County	Prairie Hills	No	No	No	No	(785) 736-2237	117	10	11.1	32.5%	113 (96.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	44	386^th of 653 public elementary schools	40.9%		89.1	50^th of 660 public elementary schools	92.4%	336	41.7	50.0		10.5		27.3	28.2	50.0	66.7	20.0	21.0		45.5	40.3	30.0	27.3	28.6	$12,178	$319	$11,859
Nemaha Central Elementary and Middle School	Public	PK, KG-8	110 N. 11th	Seneca	66538	Nemaha County	Nemaha Central	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 336-2173	558	38	14.7	35.8%	514 (92.1%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (5.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.2%)	69.4	170^th of 653 public elementary schools	74.0%		80.2	101^st of 660 public elementary schools	84.7%	69	39.1	54.8	41.9	46.3	41.2	35.3	42.8	52.2	54.8	34.9	46.3	58.8	51.0	49.4	65.1	47.1	55.3	$10,552	$783	$9,769
Centralia Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	507 John Riggins Ave	Centralia	66415	Nemaha County	Vermillion	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 857-3324	200	12	16.8	27.5%	184 (92.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	12 (6.0%)	82.7	86^th of 653 public elementary schools	86.8%		91.4	30^th of 660 public elementary schools	95.5%	56	54.2	73.1	45.5	57.7			58.2	70.8	69.2	72.7	24.0			58.8	72.7		72.7	$11,667	$647	$11,020
Frankfort Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	604 N Kansas	Frankfort	66427	Marshall County	Vermillion	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 292-4486	191	12	15.9	30.4%	173 (90.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.3%)	68.8	173^rd of 653 public elementary schools	73.5%		71.7	146^th of 660 public elementary schools	77.9%	27	40.0	46.1	68.8	27.8			45.3	80.0	26.9	75.0	33.3			49.3	81.3		81.3	$11,758	$694	$11,064

Frequently Asked Questions about Axtell Elementary School

Is Axtell Elementary School a good school?

Axtell Elementary School ranks 386^th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Axtell Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 117 students attended Axtell Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Axtell Elementary School?

Students at Axtell Elementary School are 97% White, 3% Hispanic.

What district is Axtell Elementary School in?

Prairie Hills

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