Argonia Elementary

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Argonia Elementary ranks 357 th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Argonia Elementary is a small public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the rural town of Argonia, Kansas, with a total enrollment of 69 students. Despite its small size and higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, this school consistently outperforms the Argonia Public Schools district and the state of Kansas in academic achievement, particularly in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

In the 2023-2024 school year, Argonia Elementary had 38.23% of students proficient or better in ELA, compared to 35.43% for the district and 33.55% for the state. In Mathematics, Argonia Elementary had an impressive 49.99% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the district's 34.17% and the state's 31.6%. The school's performance in Science is also noteworthy, with 35.29% of students proficient or better, compared to 22.21% for the district and 32.28% for the state.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Lincoln Elementary, Eisenhower Elementary, and Caldwell Elementary, Argonia Elementary stands out in its academic performance, particularly in Mathematics and Science. This suggests that the school is providing a high-quality educational experience for its students, despite its smaller size and higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

202 E. Allen
Argonia, KS 67004

(620) 435-6716

District: Argonia Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
357^th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,221

Students who attend Argonia Elementary usually attend:

High:

Argonia High

Student/teacher ratio: 8.7

Number of students: 69

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.1%

Two or more races:

11.6%

Hispanic:

4.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Argonia Elementary ranks worse than 54.7% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.49. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.1%), two or more races (11.6%), Hispanic (4.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 49.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Argonia Elementary is 8.7. (See more...)

Compare Argonia Elementary employs 7.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Argonia Elementary is $13,221.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Argonia Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Argonia Elementary 357^th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Argonia Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Argonia Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Argonia Public Schools 113^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Argonia Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Argonia Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2006	82.97	44^th	585	92.5%
2007	59.76	282^nd	600	53.0%
2008	54.50	347^th	614	43.5%
2009	77.69	71^st	621	88.6%
2010	85.87	2^nd	630	99.7%
2011	76.56	82^nd	631	87.0%
2013	80.13	56^th	668	91.6%
2015	52.25	326^th	678	51.9%
2017	47.45	355^th	659	46.1%
2018	56.74	281^st	656	57.2%
2019	31.12	483^rd	667	27.6%
2021	54.20	299^th	670	55.4%
2022	53.83	298^th	668	55.4%
2024	46.49	357^th	653	45.3%

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Rank History for White students at Argonia Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2019	23.54	505^th	592	14.7%
2021	48.31	308^th	587	47.5%
2022	55.06	252^nd	596	57.7%
2024	46.62	314^th	579	45.8%

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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 Argonia Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	119	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	121
1989	114	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	115
1990	128	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	129
1991	116	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	117
1992	119	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	119
1993	122	0	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	127
1994	125	0	0	2	5	n/a	n/a	0	132
1995	136	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	138
1996	136	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	138
1997	141	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	142
1998	149	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	152
1999	149	2	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	157
2000	133	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	137
2001	118	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	122
2002	132	3	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	138
2003	132	3	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	138
2004	119	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	121
2005	101	1	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	109
2006	91	2	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	5	102
2007	95	1	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	100
2008	102	1	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	107
2009	82	0	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	88
2010	81	0	1	3	0	0	0	0	85
2011	89	0	1	6	0	0	0	0	96
2012	84	0	0	3	3	0	0	0	90
2013	81	1	0	3	0	0	0	0	85
2014	84	3	0	3	0	0	0	0	90
2015	80	3	0	3	0	0	0	0	86
2016	72	6	0	5	1	0	0	0	84
2017	82	1	0	10	3	0	5	0	101
2018	74	5	0	12	1	0	2	0	94
2019	76	5	0	5	2	0	4	0	92
2020	70	4	0	3	0	0	5	0	82
2021	74	0	0	4	0	0	8	0	86
2022	67	0	0	7	0	0	9	0	83
2023	58	0	0	3	0	0	8	0	69

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 Argonia Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	121	8.0	15.1	0
1989	115	9.0	12.7	n/a
1990	129	9.8	13.1	0
1991	117	9.8	11.9	n/a
1992	119	9.8	12.1	21.8
1993	127	9.3	13.7	22.8
1994	132	10.0	13.2	27.3
1995	138	11.0	12.5	39.1
1996	138	11.0	12.5	39.1
1997	142	10.8	13.1	35.9
1998	152	11.3	13.5	35.5
1999	157	11.3	13.9	42
2000	137	11.3	12.1	38
2001	122	11.3	10.8	39.3
2002	138	11.8	11.7	41.3
2003	138	11.8	11.7	41.3
2004	121	11.8	10.3	42.1
2005	109	11.8	9.2	45
2006	102	11.3	9.0	30.9
2007	100	13.0	7.7	25
2008	107	9.7	11.0	24.3
2009	88	8.0	11.0	28.4
2010	85	9.4	9.0	36.5
2011	96	9.5	10.1	31.3
2012	90	9.6	9.3	40
2013	85	9.3	9.1	43.5
2014	90	9.5	9.4	44.4
2015	86	9.0	9.5	47.7
2016	84	10.0	8.4	47.6
2017	101	8.0	12.6	58.4
2018	94	8.4	11.1	50
2019	92	8.4	10.9	47.8
2020	82	8.0	10.2	47.6
2021	86	7.8	10.9	40.7
2022	83	8.3	9.9	51.8
2023	69	7.8	8.7	49.3

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 Argonia Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	121	8.0	15.1	0
1989	115	9.0	12.7	n/a
1990	129	9.8	13.1	0
1991	117	9.8	11.9	n/a
1992	119	9.8	12.1	21.8
1993	127	9.3	13.7	22.8
1994	132	10.0	13.2	27.3
1995	138	11.0	12.5	39.1
1996	138	11.0	12.5	39.1
1997	142	10.8	13.1	35.9
1998	152	11.3	13.5	35.5
1999	157	11.3	13.9	42
2000	137	11.3	12.1	38
2001	122	11.3	10.8	39.3
2002	138	11.8	11.7	41.3
2003	138	11.8	11.7	41.3
2004	121	11.8	10.3	42.1
2005	109	11.8	9.2	45
2006	102	11.3	9.0	30.9
2007	100	13.0	7.7	25
2008	107	9.7	11.0	24.3
2009	88	8.0	11.0	28.4
2010	85	9.4	9.0	36.5
2011	96	9.5	10.1	31.3
2012	90	9.6	9.3	40
2013	85	9.3	9.1	43.5
2014	90	9.5	9.4	44.4
2015	86	9.0	9.5	47.7
2016	84	10.0	8.4	47.6
2017	101	8.0	12.6	58.4
2018	94	8.4	11.1	50
2019	92	8.4	10.9	47.8
2020	82	8.0	10.2	47.6
2021	86	7.8	10.9	40.7
2022	83	8.3	9.9	51.8
2023	69	7.8	8.7	49.3

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Argonia Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$863 (6.5%)	$12,357 (93.5%)	$13,221

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Argonia Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 483^rd of 667 Elementary schools	Ranks 298^th of 668 Elementary schools	27.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Argonia Elementary)	25	33.3	8.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Argonia Public Schools)	25	33.3	8.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	40.6	36.7	3.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Argonia Elementary)	31.3	44.4	13.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Argonia Public Schools)	31.3	44.4	13.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	50.3	48.1	2.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Argonia Elementary)	37.5	46.2	8.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Argonia Public Schools)	37.5	46.2	8.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	43.5	39.2	4.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Argonia Elementary)	25	15.4	9.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Argonia Public Schools)	25	15.4	9.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	29.9	2%
5th Grade Science (Argonia Elementary)	43.8	69.2	25.5%
5th Grade Science (Argonia Public Schools)	43.8	69.2	25.5%
5th Grade Science (Kansas)	43.1	42.7	0.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	92	69	25%
African American	5	0	100%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	5	3	40%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	76	58	23.7%
Two or More Races	4	8	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.8%	49.3%	1.4%

Schools Near Argonia Elementary

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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 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
Argonia Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	202 E. Allen	Argonia	67004	Sumner County	Argonia Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 435-6716	69	8	8.7	49.3%	58 (84.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (11.6%)	46.5	357^th of 653 public elementary schools	45.3%					(n/a)	41.7		29.4		38.2	41.7		47.1		50.0	35.3	35.3	$13,221	$863	$12,357
Conway Springs Kyle Trueblood	Public	PK, KG-5	111 N. Highland	Conway Springs	67031	Sumner County	Conway Springs	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 456-2966	179	13	13.4	40.8%	164 (91.6%)	3 (1.7%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.5%)	34.2	455^th of 653 public elementary schools	30.3%		55.3	281^st of 660 public elementary schools	57.4%	174	21.0	64.3	32.0		36.2	26.3	21.4	32.0		27.6	24.0	24.0	$12,071	$1,166	$10,906
Norwich Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	209 Parkway	Norwich	67118	Kingman County	Kingman - Norwich	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 478-2235	135	9	14.6	45.2%	121 (89.6%)	1 (0.7%)	5 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.2%)	50.3	320^th of 653 public elementary schools	51.0%		41.5	396^th of 660 public elementary schools	40.0%	76	38.1	37.5	35.3		37.0	47.6	25.0	58.8		44.4	47.1	47.1	$9,626	$1,322	$8,304
Harper Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1317 Walnut	Harper	67058	Harper County	Chaparral Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 896-7614	251	19	13.2	67.3%	175 (69.7%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (23.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	14 (5.6%)	53.6	293^rd of 653 public elementary schools	55.1%		62.4	210^th of 660 public elementary schools	68.2%	83	25.0	48.6	41.7	33.3	37.7	51.7	22.9	56.5	34.5	39.7	52.0	52.0	$10,568	$984	$9,584
Anthony Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	215 S Springfield	Anthony	67003	Harper County	Chaparral Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 842-3743	210	19	10.9	71.4%	180 (85.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.3%)	3 (1.4%)	7 (3.3%)	1 (0.5%)	10 (4.8%)	65.3	196^th of 653 public elementary schools	70.0%		73.8	134^th of 660 public elementary schools	79.7%	62	48.1	70.4	30.3	34.8	45.4	44.4	70.4	36.4	73.9	54.5	42.4	42.4	$9,415	$855	$8,560
Caldwell Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1 North Osage Street	Caldwell	67022	Sumner County	Caldwell	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 845-2585	146	8	18.0	63.0%	116 (79.5%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (11.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (8.2%)	61.5	229^th of 653 public elementary schools	64.9%		57	270^th of 660 public elementary schools	59.1%	41	31.3	50.0	55.0		46.0	37.5	42.9	45.0		42.0	60.0	60.0	$11,922	$1,424	$10,498
Eisenhower Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	924 N Plum	Wellington	67152	Sumner County	Wellington	No	No	No	No	(620) 326-4340	273	16	17.5	44.0%	219 (80.2%)	7 (2.6%)	36 (13.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.7%)	46.6	356^th of 653 public elementary schools	45.5%		60.8	224^th of 660 public elementary schools	66.1%	132	30.0	42.9	45.9		39.0	50.0	25.0	40.5		40.0	35.1	35.1	$8,890	$664	$8,226
Lincoln Elementary	Public	K-5	104 South F	Wellington	67152	Sumner County	Wellington	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 326-4360	151	15	10.3	84.8%	114 (75.5%)	3 (2.0%)	18 (11.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (9.9%)	49	338^th of 653 public elementary schools	48.2%		31.1	483^rd of 660 public elementary schools	26.8%	145	46.1	50.0	24.1		39.0	46.1	54.5	27.6		41.6	31.0	31.0	$11,933	$1,501	$10,431

Frequently Asked Questions about Argonia Elementary

How many students attend Argonia Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 69 students attended Argonia Elementary.

Is Argonia Elementary a good school?

Argonia Elementary ranks 357^th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Argonia Elementary?

Students at Argonia Elementary are 84% White, 12% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Argonia Elementary attend?

Students who attend Argonia Elementary usually go on to attend:

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