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Buhler Grade School

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Buhler Grade School is an elementary school located in Buhler, Kansas, serving grades PK-5 with 257 students. It is part of the Buhler School District, which is ranked 84 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over the past 10 years, Buhler Grade School has seen its statewide ranking improve, moving from 437 out of 668 Kansas elementary schools in 2012-2013 to 134 out of 653 in 2023-2024, with a consistent 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Buhler Grade School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in proficiency rates for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school had 48.53% of students proficient or better in ELA, compared to 33.75% for the district and 33.55% for the state. The school also has strong performance among specific student subgroups, ranking 47th out of 591 Kansas elementary schools for female students and 161st out of 605 for male students in 2020-2021, both with 4- and 5-star ratings, respectively. Additionally, despite having a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 49.03% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, the school's performance for this subgroup is exceptional, ranking 55th out of 546 Kansas elementary schools in 2023-2024 with a 5-star rating.

Compared to other elementary schools in the surrounding area, such as Plum Creek Elementary and Union Valley Elementary, both within the Buhler School District, Buhler Grade School consistently outperforms its peers in academic proficiency rates, particularly in ELA and Mathematics, despite similar spending per student and student-teacher ratios across the schools. This consistent improvement and exceptional performance, especially for disadvantaged students, make Buhler Grade School a standout example in the region.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 808 N Main
       Buhler, KS  67522

(620) 543-2240

District: Buhler

SchoolDigger Rank:
134th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools


Students who attend Buhler Grade School usually attend:

Middle:    Prairie Hills Middle
High:    Buhler High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  257

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.5%
Hispanic:
15.2%
African American:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49% Help


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Compare Details Buhler Grade School ranks better than 79.5% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Buhler Grade School:

SchoolDigger ranks Buhler Grade School 134th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Buhler Grade School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Buhler:

SchoolDigger ranks Buhler 84th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Buhler Grade School

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Rank History for all students at Buhler Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 50.86 340th 585 41.9%
2007 73.21 153rd 600 74.5%
2008 54.51 346th 614 43.6%
2009 47.01 423rd 621 31.9%
2010 60.64 291st 630 53.8%
2011 64.79 253rd 631 59.9%
2012 54.34 392nd 660 40.6%
2013 49.25 437th 668 34.6%
2015 54.21 308th 678 54.6%
2016 54.39 296th 656 54.9%
2017 59.80 256th 659 61.2%
2018 57.21 272nd 656 58.5%
2019 69.34 176th 667 73.6%
2021 80.92 93rd 670 86.1%
2022 76.73 120th 668 82.0%
2023 69.96 163rd 660 75.3%
2024 72.93 134th 653 79.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Buhler Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 55.03 117th 296 60.5%
2024 24.56 243rd 306 20.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Buhler Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.53 97th 512 81.1%
2019 56.55 192nd 509 62.3%
2021 79.49 35th 494 92.9%
2022 82.92 37th 512 92.8%
2023 86.76 22nd 541 95.9%
2024 80.34 55th 546 89.9%
See the entire list of Best Kansas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Buhler Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.77 288th 574 49.8%
2019 64.88 181st 591 69.4%
2021 88.24 47th 591 92.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Buhler Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.40 191st 575 66.8%
2019 75.88 109th 586 81.4%
2021 68.45 161st 605 73.4%
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Rank History for White students at Buhler Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.81 275th 574 52.1%
2019 66.86 165th 592 72.1%
2021 80.56 77th 587 86.9%
2022 70.31 139th 596 76.7%
2023 61.06 203rd 584 65.2%
2024 67.33 149th 579 74.3%
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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.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Buhler Grade School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 382 2 1 4 3 n/a n/a 0 392
1989 375 0 2 5 3 n/a n/a 0 385
1990 364 1 3 4 2 n/a n/a 0 374
1991 368 0 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 374
1992 379 2 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 386
1993 358 2 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 365
1994 376 2 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 382
1995 343 1 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 348
1996 343 1 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 348
1997 335 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 338
1998 322 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 325
1999 321 5 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 331
2000 300 3 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 308
2001 289 4 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 302
2002 289 2 1 15 0 n/a n/a 0 307
2003 289 2 1 15 0 n/a n/a 0 307
2004 300 5 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 313
2005 313 12 4 11 0 n/a n/a 0 340
2006 292 6 0 7 0 n/a n/a 4 309
2007 314 3 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 322
2008 329 2 1 12 0 n/a n/a 0 344
2009 303 3 4 13 0 n/a n/a 0 323
2010 295 1 3 11 1 0 6 0 317
2011 321 1 1 4 0 0 7 0 334
2012 309 3 1 5 0 0 6 0 324
2013 345 4 1 12 0 0 4 0 366
2014 318 7 1 3 0 0 5 0 334
2015 282 2 1 9 0 0 6 0 300
2016 279 3 1 16 1 0 5 0 305
2017 245 1 1 27 0 0 4 0 278
2018 240 2 1 31 0 0 1 0 275
2019 213 1 1 31 3 0 0 0 249
2020 228 0 1 30 3 0 1 0 263
2021 205 0 1 34 3 0 1 0 244
2022 199 2 0 39 3 0 1 0 244
2023 207 7 0 39 2 1 1 0 257

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 Buhler Grade School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 392 19.0 20.6 0
1989 385 19.0 20.2 n/a
1990 374 19.5 19.1 0
1991 374 18.0 20.7 n/a
1992 386 19.5 19.7 24.9
1993 365 19.5 18.7 18.6
1994 382 19.5 19.6 23.6
1995 348 20.0 17.4 29.3
1996 348 20.0 17.4 29.3
1997 338 18.5 18.3 29.3
1998 325 17.5 18.6 33.8
1999 331 17.5 18.9 32.3
2000 308 17.0 18.1 33.1
2001 302 18.1 16.7 37.7
2002 307 19.4 15.8 35.5
2003 307 19.4 15.8 35.5
2004 313 20.0 15.7 42.5
2005 340 18.4 18.5 52.1
2006 309 23.9 12.9 46.6
2007 322 25.1 12.8 39.4
2008 344 20.1 17.1 47.4
2009 323 22.6 14.3 40.2
2010 317 21.7 14.6 42.3
2011 334 21.9 15.2 45.2
2012 324 25.2 12.8 45.1
2013 366 22.7 16.1 49.5
2014 334 22.7 14.7 45.8
2015 300 18.0 16.6 41
2016 305 18.0 16.9 43.3
2017 278 17.6 15.7 44.6
2018 275 18.1 15.1 44
2019 249 17.1 14.5 43
2020 263 17.1 15.3 38.4
2021 244 16.1 15.1 41
2022 244 16.3 14.9 44.3
2023 257 16.5 15.5 49

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 Buhler Grade School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 392 19.0 20.6 0
1989 385 19.0 20.2 n/a
1990 374 19.5 19.1 0
1991 374 18.0 20.7 n/a
1992 386 19.5 19.7 24.9
1993 365 19.5 18.7 18.6
1994 382 19.5 19.6 23.6
1995 348 20.0 17.4 29.3
1996 348 20.0 17.4 29.3
1997 338 18.5 18.3 29.3
1998 325 17.5 18.6 33.8
1999 331 17.5 18.9 32.3
2000 308 17.0 18.1 33.1
2001 302 18.1 16.7 37.7
2002 307 19.4 15.8 35.5
2003 307 19.4 15.8 35.5
2004 313 20.0 15.7 42.5
2005 340 18.4 18.5 52.1
2006 309 23.9 12.9 46.6
2007 322 25.1 12.8 39.4
2008 344 20.1 17.1 47.4
2009 323 22.6 14.3 40.2
2010 317 21.7 14.6 42.3
2011 334 21.9 15.2 45.2
2012 324 25.2 12.8 45.1
2013 366 22.7 16.1 49.5
2014 334 22.7 14.7 45.8
2015 300 18.0 16.6 41
2016 305 18.0 16.9 43.3
2017 278 17.6 15.7 44.6
2018 275 18.1 15.1 44
2019 249 17.1 14.5 43
2020 263 17.1 15.3 38.4
2021 244 16.1 15.1 41
2022 244 16.3 14.9 44.3
2023 257 16.5 15.5 49

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 Buhler Grade School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,049 (10.5%) $8,910 (89.5%) $9,959

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Buhler Grade School

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.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 176th of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 163rd of 660 Elementary schools
 1.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Buhler Grade School)53.348.7
 4.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Buhler)42.645.1
 2.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Buhler Grade School)66.759
 7.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Buhler)54.461.7
 7.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Buhler Grade School)42.245.9
 3.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Buhler)41.438.5
 2.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Buhler Grade School)26.743.2
 16.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Buhler)20.235.8
 15.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Buhler Grade School)55.941.5
 14.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Buhler)43.737.2
 6.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Buhler Grade School)5051.2
 1.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Buhler)41.935.7
 6.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (Buhler Grade School)73.560
 13.5%
   5th Grade Science (Buhler)47.947.9
 0%
   5th Grade Science (Kansas)43.142.1
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students249257
 3.2%
African American17
 600%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic3139
 25.8%
Pacific Islander01
White213207
 2.8%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43%49%
 6.1%

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Students at Buhler Grade School are 81% White, 15% Hispanic, 3% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 257 students attended Buhler Grade School.

Students who attend Buhler Grade School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Prairie Hills Middle
High : Buhler High

Buhler Grade School ranks 134th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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