Altamont Elementary

Summary:

Altamont Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Altamont, Kansas, with 218 students enrolled. The school is part of the Labette County school district, which is ranked 73 out of 266 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One of Altamont Elementary's key strengths is its ability to effectively serve its economically disadvantaged student population, consistently ranking in the top 35% of Kansas elementary schools for low socioeconomic status (SES) student performance. The school also excels in science proficiency, with significantly higher rates compared to the Labette County and Kansas averages across all grade levels. Additionally, Altamont Elementary's 5th grade students consistently outperform their peers in the district and state on English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science assessments.

However, the school's performance has fluctuated significantly over the past decade, and its middle grades (6th-8th) tend to underperform compared to the elementary grades. While Altamont Elementary's performance is generally on par with or slightly below the other Labette County elementary schools in the area, it significantly outperforms the elementary schools in the Cherryvale and Oswego districts, which are lower-performing districts in the region.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 705 E 6th Street
       Altamont, KS  67330


(620) 784-5511

District: Labette County

SchoolDigger Rank:
314th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,485 Help


Students who attend Altamont Elementary usually attend:

High:    Labette County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.8 Help
Number of students:  218

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.4%
Hispanic:
4.1%
Two or more races:
3.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Altamont Elementary ranks better than 51.9% of elementary schools in Kansas. It also ranks last among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Labette County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.97. (See more...)
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Compare Details Altamont Elementary ranks better than 66% of middle schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.9. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.4%), Hispanic (4.1%), two or more races (3.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Altamont Elementary is 17.8, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Labette County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Altamont Elementary is $11,485. 2 elementary schools in the Labette County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Altamont Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Altamont Elementary 314th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Altamont Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Altamont Elementary 123rd of 362 Kansas public middle schools. (See Altamont Elementary in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Labette County:

SchoolDigger ranks Labette County 73rd of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Altamont Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Altamont Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 62.60 248th 585 57.6%
2007 61.00 270th 600 55.0%
2008 67.63 219th 614 64.3%
2009 52.86 365th 621 41.2%
2010 66.86 217th 630 65.6%
2011 65.99 234th 631 62.9%
2012 68.23 217th 660 67.1%
2013 70.42 203rd 668 69.6%
2015 61.35 245th 678 63.9%
2016 72.39 155th 656 76.4%
2017 58.59 264th 659 59.9%
2018 46.01 368th 656 43.9%
2019 47.78 358th 667 46.3%
2021 45.64 373rd 670 44.3%
2022 58.04 255th 668 61.8%
2023 57.07 267th 660 59.5%
2024 50.97 314th 653 51.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Altamont Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.17 210th 512 59.0%
2019 64.09 135th 509 73.5%
2021 66.14 120th 494 75.7%
2022 66.25 112th 512 78.1%
2023 63.70 158th 541 70.8%
2024 61.41 186th 546 65.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Altamont Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.34 323rd 574 43.7%
2019 43.59 345th 591 41.6%
2021 51.14 300th 591 49.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Altamont Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.96 363rd 575 36.9%
2019 48.43 302nd 586 48.5%
2021 45.98 326th 605 46.1%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Altamont Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.03 386th 574 32.8%
2019 40.46 364th 592 38.5%
2021 35.03 414th 587 29.5%
2022 49.85 300th 596 49.7%
2023 50.23 285th 584 51.2%
2024 44.38 329th 579 43.2%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Altamont Elementary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Altamont Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 71.51 58th 277 79.1%
2007 67.66 72nd 286 74.8%
2008 69.10 76th 296 74.3%
2009 65.62 97th 307 68.4%
2010 77.88 32nd 316 89.9%
2011 72.90 56th 320 82.5%
2012 73.71 56th 342 83.6%
2013 68.96 103rd 355 71.0%
2015 60.72 113th 368 69.3%
2016 62.27 97th 343 71.7%
2017 53.28 138th 358 61.5%
2018 70.47 64th 350 81.7%
2019 60.47 112th 368 69.6%
2021 59.03 116th 367 68.4%
2022 59.01 107th 368 70.9%
2023 76.37 48th 362 86.7%
2024 55.90 123rd 362 66.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Altamont Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.54 16th 255 93.7%
2021 69.29 45th 275 83.6%
2022 81.49 17th 270 93.7%
2023 94.69 3rd 300 99.0%
2024 47.89 133rd 296 55.1%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Altamont Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.83 35th 275 87.3%
2019 78.34 43rd 294 85.4%
2021 58.04 94th 313 70.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Altamont Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.53 38th 280 86.4%
2021 54.52 107th 308 65.3%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Altamont Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.57 90th 333 73.0%
2019 56.17 117th 344 66.0%
2021 54.87 121st 349 65.3%
2022 53.15 124th 349 64.5%
2023 72.78 60th 349 82.8%
2024 51.94 132nd 347 62.0%
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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.

Altamont Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Altamont Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 227 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 228
1989 230 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 231
1990 237 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 238
1991 232 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 232
1992 230 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 230
1993 216 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 216
1994 222 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 222
1995 245 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 248
1996 245 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 248
1997 234 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 237
1998 238 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 240
1999 247 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 249
2000 238 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 240
2001 243 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 244
2002 237 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 240
2003 237 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 240
2004 218 0 0 0 25 n/a n/a 0 243
2005 176 1 0 1 62 n/a n/a 0 240
2006 206 0 2 1 39 n/a n/a 0 248
2007 209 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 213
2008 208 0 1 5 2 n/a n/a 0 216
2009 216 1 1 8 11 n/a n/a 0 237
2010 182 1 0 3 0 0 26 0 212
2011 201 0 0 9 1 0 29 0 240
2012 226 0 1 3 3 0 30 0 263
2013 203 1 0 5 2 0 33 0 244
2014 205 2 0 3 2 0 29 0 241
2015 193 2 0 7 3 0 26 0 231
2016 211 3 1 8 0 0 25 0 248
2017 211 4 0 6 0 0 22 0 243
2018 204 1 2 6 1 0 16 0 230
2019 214 1 2 8 1 0 13 0 239
2020 212 5 2 10 0 0 12 0 241
2021 193 3 2 10 0 0 11 0 219
2022 211 3 2 9 0 0 9 0 234
2023 195 5 2 9 0 0 7 0 218

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 Altamont Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 228 11.0 20.7 0
1989 231 11.0 21.0 n/a
1990 238 10.4 22.8 0
1991 232 10.4 22.3 n/a
1992 230 11.0 20.9 31.3
1993 216 11.6 18.6 18.5
1994 222 10.9 20.4 23.9
1995 248 12.8 19.4 28.6
1996 248 12.8 19.4 28.6
1997 237 12.8 18.5 28.3
1998 240 12.8 18.8 28.8
1999 249 12.3 20.2 28.9
2000 240 14.6 16.4 25.4
2001 244 14.1 17.3 26.6
2002 240 12.8 18.8 37.1
2003 240 12.8 18.8 37.1
2004 243 13.3 18.3 40.3
2005 240 12.8 18.8 40.4
2006 248 12.3 20.2 42.7
2007 213 14.8 14.4 44.6
2008 216 13.4 16.1 44.4
2009 237 13.2 18.0 52.3
2010 212 15.8 13.4 51.4
2011 240 14.9 16.1 54.6
2012 263 17.9 14.6 52.9
2013 244 15.4 15.8 45.9
2014 241 15.4 15.6 47.3
2015 231 15.0 15.4 48.1
2016 248 15.0 16.5 46
2017 243 14.5 16.7 49.4
2018 230 14.0 16.4 54.8
2019 239 12.4 19.2 54.8
2020 241 13.7 17.5 61.4
2021 219 13.7 15.9 56.2
2022 234 11.7 20.0 52.6
2023 218 12.2 17.8 63.3

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 Altamont Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 228 11.0 20.7 0
1989 231 11.0 21.0 n/a
1990 238 10.4 22.8 0
1991 232 10.4 22.3 n/a
1992 230 11.0 20.9 31.3
1993 216 11.6 18.6 18.5
1994 222 10.9 20.4 23.9
1995 248 12.8 19.4 28.6
1996 248 12.8 19.4 28.6
1997 237 12.8 18.5 28.3
1998 240 12.8 18.8 28.8
1999 249 12.3 20.2 28.9
2000 240 14.6 16.4 25.4
2001 244 14.1 17.3 26.6
2002 240 12.8 18.8 37.1
2003 240 12.8 18.8 37.1
2004 243 13.3 18.3 40.3
2005 240 12.8 18.8 40.4
2006 248 12.3 20.2 42.7
2007 213 14.8 14.4 44.6
2008 216 13.4 16.1 44.4
2009 237 13.2 18.0 52.3
2010 212 15.8 13.4 51.4
2011 240 14.9 16.1 54.6
2012 263 17.9 14.6 52.9
2013 244 15.4 15.8 45.9
2014 241 15.4 15.6 47.3
2015 231 15.0 15.4 48.1
2016 248 15.0 16.5 46
2017 243 14.5 16.7 49.4
2018 230 14.0 16.4 54.8
2019 239 12.4 19.2 54.8
2020 241 13.7 17.5 61.4
2021 219 13.7 15.9 56.2
2022 234 11.7 20.0 52.6
2023 218 12.2 17.8 63.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Altamont Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,740 (15.2%) $9,745 (84.8%) $11,485

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Altamont Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 358th of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 267th of 660 Elementary schools
 13.2%
Ranks 112th of 368 Middle schoolsRanks 48th of 362 Middle schools
 17.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Altamont Elementary)5043.5
 6.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Labette County)4651.1
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Altamont Elementary)5047.8
 2.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Labette County)6073.4
 13.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Altamont Elementary)61.970
 8.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Labette County)58.654.3
 4.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Altamont Elementary)42.865
 22.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Labette County)51.355.4
 4.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Altamont Elementary)3732
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Labette County)5045.4
 4.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Altamont Elementary)18.516
 2.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Labette County)3130.2
 0.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (Altamont Elementary)29.648
 18.4%
   5th Grade Science (Labette County)41.753.8
 12%
   5th Grade Science (Kansas)43.142.1
 1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Altamont Elementary)31.333.3
 2.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Labette County)43.440.2
 3.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)38.433.7
 4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Altamont Elementary)37.533.3
 4.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Labette County)41.634.1
 7.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.929.9
 2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Altamont Elementary)37.945.5
 7.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Labette County)38.940.4
 1.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)31.831.7
 0%
7th Grade Mathematics (Altamont Elementary)44.838.1
 6.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Labette County)3835.7
 2.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)27.927.5
 0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Altamont Elementary)26.144
 17.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Labette County)28.836.9
 8.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)25.220.8
 4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Altamont Elementary)2544
 19%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Labette County)27.747.1
 19.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)25.922.8
 3.1%
8th Grade Science (Altamont Elementary)34.836
 1.2%
   8th Grade Science (Labette County)40.743.4
 2.8%
   8th Grade Science (Kansas)30.722.7
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students239218
 8.8%
African American15
 400%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian22
Hispanic89
 12.5%
Pacific Islander00
White214195
 8.9%
Two or More Races137
 46.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.8%63.3%
 8.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Altamont Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 218 students attended Altamont Elementary.

Altamont Elementary ranks 314th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Altamont Elementary are 89% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Students who attend Altamont Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Labette County High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

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