Is Puls Elementary a good school?

Puls Elementary ranks 267 th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Puls Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 127 students attended Puls Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Puls Elementary?

Students at Puls Elementary are 86% White, 7% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What schools do graduates of Puls Elementary attend?

Students who attend Puls Elementary usually go on to attend: High : Attica High

Puls Elementary

Summary:

Puls Elementary is a public elementary school located in Attica, Kansas, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 127 students. The school is part of the Attica school district, which is ranked 218 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Puls Elementary has consistently underperformed compared to the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency across all grades. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's ELA proficiency rate for all grades was 29.72%, compared to the state average of 33.55%, and its Mathematics proficiency rate was 26.38%, compared to the state average of 31.6%. The school's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 35th out of 668 Kansas elementary schools in 2012-2013 to 267th out of 653 in 2023-2024. Puls Elementary's performance is also lower than the nearby schools of Medicine Lodge Grade School and Anthony Elementary, which have higher proficiency rates in both ELA and Mathematics.

Puls Elementary has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 67.72% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school's student population is predominantly White, and its per-student spending of $15,752 in 2018-2019 was higher than the nearby schools of Medicine Lodge Grade School ($10,810) and Anthony Elementary ($9,415). These factors suggest that Puls Elementary may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to address its academic challenges and improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

718 N. Main
Attica, KS 67009

(620) 254-7915

District: Attica

SchoolDigger Rank:
267^th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,752

Students who attend Puls Elementary usually attend:

High:

Attica High

Student/teacher ratio: 15.1

Number of students: 127

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.8%

Hispanic:

7.1%

Two or more races:

5.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 67.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Puls Elementary ranks better than 59.1% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.33. (See more...)

Compare Details Puls Elementary ranks worse than 94.8% of middle schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.25. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.8%), Hispanic (7.1%), two or more races (5.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 67.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Puls Elementary is 15.1. (See more...)

Compare Puls Elementary employs 8.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Puls Elementary is $15,752.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Puls Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Puls Elementary 267^th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Puls Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Puls Elementary 343^rd of 362 Kansas public middle schools. (See Puls Elementary in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Attica:

SchoolDigger ranks Attica 218^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Puls Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Puls Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2008	85.83	13^th	614	97.9%
2009	69.97	163^rd	621	73.8%
2011	75.58	89^th	631	85.9%
2012	68.95	207^th	660	68.6%
2013	81.77	35^th	668	94.8%
2015	56.51	285^th	678	58.0%
2016	41.22	420^th	656	36.0%
2017	56.22	285^th	659	56.8%
2018	45.75	374^th	656	43.0%
2019	14.73	594^th	667	10.9%
2021	15.74	586^th	670	12.5%
2022	10.30	622^nd	668	6.9%
2023	16.39	575^th	660	12.9%
2024	57.33	267^th	653	59.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Puls Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	36.21	354^th	494	28.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Puls Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	24.49	486^th	605	19.7%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Puls Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	41.70	366^th	574	36.2%
2019	10.66	561^st	592	5.2%
2021	7.91	566^th	587	3.6%
2022	7.86	574^th	596	3.7%
2023	13.58	549^th	584	6.0%
2024	42.95	342^nd	579	40.9%

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

Rank History for Puls Elementary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Puls Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2008	47.69	181^st	296	38.9%
2009	67.38	85^th	307	72.3%
2010	70.74	70^th	316	77.8%
2012	43.04	252^nd	342	26.3%
2013	62.78	152^nd	355	57.2%
2015	79.52	37^th	368	89.9%
2016	34.98	226^th	343	34.1%
2017	10.05	339^th	358	5.3%
2018	44.01	188^th	350	46.3%
2019	24.76	296^th	368	19.6%
2021	8.17	353^rd	367	3.8%
2022	14.87	343^rd	368	6.8%
2023	7.52	357^th	362	1.4%
2024	11.25	343^rd	362	5.2%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Puls Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	7.29	295^th	296	0.3%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Puls Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	5.38	312^th	313	0.3%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Puls Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	51.92	134^th	333	59.8%
2019	17.96	310^th	344	9.9%
2021	5.97	346^th	349	0.9%
2023	7.00	346^th	349	0.9%
2024	8.66	340^th	347	2.0%

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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.

Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Puls Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	142	0	0	2	6	n/a	n/a	0	150
1989	131	0	0	6	5	n/a	n/a	0	142
1990	128	0	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	132
1991	142	0	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	146
1992	129	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	130
1993	121	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	121
1994	121	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	123
1995	122	0	0	0	6	n/a	n/a	0	128
1996	122	0	0	0	6	n/a	n/a	0	128
1997	129	0	0	0	6	n/a	n/a	0	135
1998	101	0	0	1	6	n/a	n/a	0	108
1999	103	0	0	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	110
2000	89	0	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	95
2001	76	0	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	84
2002	72	0	1	6	4	n/a	n/a	0	83
2003	72	0	1	6	4	n/a	n/a	0	83
2004	81	0	1	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	88
2005	68	0	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	2	76
2006	62	0	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	66
2007	66	0	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	71
2008	90	0	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	95
2009	96	0	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	101
2010	115	1	0	5	0	0	3	0	124
2011	115	0	0	11	0	0	3	0	129
2012	110	0	0	14	0	0	3	0	127
2013	114	0	0	8	0	0	3	0	125
2014	121	0	0	9	0	0	3	0	133
2015	124	0	0	10	0	0	2	0	136
2016	120	0	0	5	0	0	2	0	127
2017	143	0	0	3	0	0	2	0	148
2018	122	0	0	3	0	0	2	0	127
2019	126	0	0	2	0	0	1	0	129
2020	115	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	117
2021	112	0	0	5	0	0	1	0	118
2022	104	0	0	8	0	0	7	0	119
2023	109	2	0	9	0	0	7	0	127

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Puls Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	150	9.0	16.6	0
1989	142	12.0	11.8	n/a
1990	132	10.6	12.4	0
1991	146	11.2	13.0	n/a
1992	130	9.8	13.2	36.9
1993	121	11.0	11.0	26.4
1994	123	10.5	11.7	43.1
1995	128	13.3	9.6	60.2
1996	128	13.3	9.6	60.2
1997	135	12.9	10.5	48.1
1998	108	11.2	9.6	48.1
1999	110	12.1	9.1	41.8
2000	95	13.0	7.3	44.2
2001	84	11.3	7.4	45.2
2002	83	10.8	7.7	56.6
2003	83	10.8	7.7	56.6
2004	88	10.7	8.2	52.3
2005	76	12.2	6.2	62.2
2006	66	11.0	6.0	47
2007	71	11.7	6.1	50.7
2008	95	10.7	8.9	52.6
2009	101	10.7	9.4	46.5
2010	124	11.4	10.8	41.1
2011	129	11.3	11.4	41.1
2012	127	14.5	8.7	39.4
2013	125	12.2	10.2	41.6
2014	133	12.5	10.6	47.4
2015	136	14.0	9.7	39.7
2016	127	13.0	9.7	48
2017	148	10.3	14.3	48.6
2018	127	10.1	12.5	59.1
2019	129	9.6	13.3	66.7
2020	117	n/a	n/a	56.4
2021	118	11.1	10.6	60.2
2022	119	12.1	9.8	55.5
2023	127	8.3	15.1	67.7

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 Puls Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	150	9.0	16.6	0
1989	142	12.0	11.8	n/a
1990	132	10.6	12.4	0
1991	146	11.2	13.0	n/a
1992	130	9.8	13.2	36.9
1993	121	11.0	11.0	26.4
1994	123	10.5	11.7	43.1
1995	128	13.3	9.6	60.2
1996	128	13.3	9.6	60.2
1997	135	12.9	10.5	48.1
1998	108	11.2	9.6	48.1
1999	110	12.1	9.1	41.8
2000	95	13.0	7.3	44.2
2001	84	11.3	7.4	45.2
2002	83	10.8	7.7	56.6
2003	83	10.8	7.7	56.6
2004	88	10.7	8.2	52.3
2005	76	12.2	6.2	62.2
2006	66	11.0	6.0	47
2007	71	11.7	6.1	50.7
2008	95	10.7	8.9	52.6
2009	101	10.7	9.4	46.5
2010	124	11.4	10.8	41.1
2011	129	11.3	11.4	41.1
2012	127	14.5	8.7	39.4
2013	125	12.2	10.2	41.6
2014	133	12.5	10.6	47.4
2015	136	14.0	9.7	39.7
2016	127	13.0	9.7	48
2017	148	10.3	14.3	48.6
2018	127	10.1	12.5	59.1
2019	129	9.6	13.3	66.7
2020	117	n/a	n/a	56.4
2021	118	11.1	10.6	60.2
2022	119	12.1	9.8	55.5
2023	127	8.3	15.1	67.7

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 Puls Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$719 (4.6%)	$15,032 (95.4%)	$15,752

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Puls Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 594^th of 667 Elementary schools	Ranks 575^th of 660 Elementary schools	1.9%
Ranks 296^th of 368 Middle schools	Ranks 357^th of 362 Middle schools	18.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Puls Elementary)	5.6	14.3	8.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Attica)	5.6	14.3	8.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	40.6	36.7	3.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Puls Elementary)	11.1	28.6	17.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Attica)	11.1	28.6	17.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	50.3	48.1	2.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Puls Elementary)	37.5	8.3	29.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Attica)	37.5	8.3	29.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	38.4	33.7	4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Puls Elementary)	13.3	8.3	5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Attica)	13.3	8.3	5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	29.9	2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Puls Elementary)	15.4	9.1	6.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Attica)	15.4	9.1	6.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	25.2	20.2	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Puls Elementary)	7.7	9.1	1.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Attica)	7.7	9.1	1.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	25.9	20.3	5.6%
8th Grade Science (Puls Elementary)	23.1	9.1	14%
8th Grade Science (Attica)	23.1	9.1	14%
8th Grade Science (Kansas)	30.7	22.8	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	129	127	1.6%
African American	0	2
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	9	350%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	126	109	13.5%
Two or More Races	1	7	600%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	66.7%	67.7%	1%

Schools Near Puls 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 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
Puls Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	718 N. Main	Attica	67009	Harper County	Attica	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 254-7915	127	8	15.1	67.7%	109 (85.8%)	2 (1.6%)	9 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.5%)	57.3	267^th of 653 public elementary schools	59.1%		16.4	575^th of 660 public elementary schools	12.9%	308	61.5		43.8		9.1	5.9	29.7	53.8		37.5		9.1	6.3	26.4	25.0	12.5	18.7	$15,752	$719	$15,032
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
Medicine Lodge Grade School	Public	PK, KG-6	320 N Walnut St.	Medicine Lodge	67104	Barber County	Barber County North	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 886-5608	260	21	12.5	56.5%	225 (86.5%)	6 (2.3%)	15 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.0%)	37.2	435^th of 653 public elementary schools	33.4%		34.8	455^th of 660 public elementary schools	31.1%	20	29.6	21.2	38.1	27.3			28.1	33.3	18.2	28.6	39.4			29.8	50.0		50.0	$10,810	$3,327	$7,483

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