Chetopa Elementary

Summary:

Chetopa Elementary is a small public elementary school in Chetopa, Kansas, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 71 students. Despite its small size, the school faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance and declining student proficiency rates compared to state averages.

Chetopa Elementary has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating low overall performance. Only 23.52% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics in 2022-2023, significantly lower than the state averages of 33.17% and 31.29%, respectively. The school has large achievement gaps between student subgroups, with its White students and low socioeconomic status students ranking in the bottom 20% and 25% of Kansas elementary schools, respectively. Additionally, Chetopa Elementary has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 71.43% to 76.06% over the past three years, suggesting a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Service Valley Charter Academy, Central Elementary, and Edna Elementary, Chetopa Elementary's performance is generally lower, with higher proficiency rates, better state rankings, and lower percentages of free/reduced lunch recipients. The school's small size and rural location may present unique challenges, and the high poverty rate among its students suggests that economic disadvantage is a significant factor contributing to its low academic performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

430 Elm Street
Chetopa, KS 67336

(620) 236-7244

District: Chetopa-St. Paul

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,896

Students who attend Chetopa Elementary usually attend:

High:

Chetopa High

Student/teacher ratio: 8.9

Number of students: 65

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.5%

American Indian:

12.3%

African American:

4.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 84.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Chetopa Elementary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.49. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.5%), American Indian (12.3%), African American (4.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 84.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chetopa Elementary is 8.9. (See more...)

Compare Chetopa Elementary employs 7.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chetopa Elementary is $13,896.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Chetopa Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Chetopa-St. Paul:

SchoolDigger ranks Chetopa-St. Paul 140^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Chetopa Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Chetopa Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2006	48.47	355^th	585	39.3%
2007	45.28	413^th	600	31.2%
2008	47.74	405^th	614	34.0%
2009	40.71	464^th	621	25.3%
2010	62.59	267^th	630	57.6%
2011	71.76	160^th	631	74.6%
2012	63.42	288^th	660	56.4%
2013	70.35	204^th	668	69.5%
2015	30.01	522^nd	678	23.0%
2016	24.04	531^st	656	19.1%
2017	20.70	558^th	659	15.3%
2018	40.97	409^th	656	37.7%
2019	24.86	534^th	667	19.9%
2022	24.70	534^th	668	20.1%
2023	22.49	538^th	660	18.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chetopa Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	31.43	403^rd	541	25.5%

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Rank History for White students at Chetopa Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	23.36	498^th	574	13.2%
2022	27.02	482^nd	596	19.1%

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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 Chetopa Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	211	9	0	0	11	n/a	n/a	0	231
1989	217	8	0	0	11	n/a	n/a	0	236
1990	184	7	4	0	5	n/a	n/a	0	200
1991	178	8	0	0	9	n/a	n/a	0	195
1992	161	4	0	0	12	n/a	n/a	0	177
1993	156	6	1	0	11	n/a	n/a	0	174
1994	156	3	2	0	8	n/a	n/a	0	169
1995	137	7	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	147
1996	137	7	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	147
1997	119	6	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	127
1998	149	4	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	157
1999	147	6	0	2	6	n/a	n/a	0	161
2000	141	5	0	2	8	n/a	n/a	0	156
2001	140	7	0	4	18	n/a	n/a	0	169
2002	149	6	1	5	20	n/a	n/a	0	181
2003	149	6	1	5	20	n/a	n/a	0	181
2004	137	5	0	8	25	n/a	n/a	0	175
2005	132	6	0	1	24	n/a	n/a	2	165
2006	138	6	0	1	22	n/a	n/a	2	169
2007	120	3	0	1	23	n/a	n/a	0	147
2008	128	1	0	2	22	n/a	n/a	0	153
2009	137	1	0	1	14	n/a	n/a	0	153
2010	86	1	0	2	5	0	4	0	98
2011	104	1	0	3	6	0	5	0	119
2012	79	0	0	2	6	0	2	0	89
2013	85	1	1	2	5	0	5	0	99
2014	96	2	0	2	4	0	5	0	109
2015	100	1	0	2	6	0	5	0	114
2016	88	3	0	1	5	0	2	0	99
2017	73	0	1	0	6	0	2	0	82
2018	68	0	1	1	6	1	2	0	79
2019	64	3	0	0	5	1	3	0	76
2020	69	3	0	1	5	1	1	0	80
2021	48	4	0	1	8	1	1	0	63
2022	61	1	0	2	8	1	1	0	74
2023	58	2	0	3	5	1	2	0	71
2024	51	3	0	2	8	0	1	0	65

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Chetopa Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	231	15.0	15.4	0
1989	236	15.0	15.7	n/a
1990	200	14.4	13.8	0
1991	195	14.0	13.9	n/a
1992	177	15.5	11.4	65.5
1993	174	11.5	15.1	70.7
1994	169	13.0	13.0	64.5
1995	147	12.0	12.3	68.7
1996	147	12.0	12.3	68.7
1997	127	12.7	10.0	66.9
1998	157	11.3	13.9	65
1999	161	11.8	13.6	71.4
2000	156	11.3	13.8	73.7
2001	169	11.2	15.1	79.9
2002	181	11.5	15.7	77.3
2003	181	11.5	15.7	77.3
2004	175	12.0	14.6	74.3
2005	165	12.0	13.8	76.7
2006	169	11.0	15.4	79
2007	147	13.0	11.3	73.5
2008	153	12.2	12.5	72.5
2009	153	10.6	14.4	75.2
2010	98	11.2	8.7	72.4
2011	119	11.1	10.7	74.8
2012	89	9.7	9.1	74.2
2013	99	9.7	10.2	76.8
2014	109	9.4	11.5	74.3
2015	114	9.0	12.6	79.8
2016	99	10.0	9.9	77.8
2017	82	8.4	9.7	72
2018	79	8.4	9.4	68.4
2019	76	8.5	8.9	68.4
2020	80	8.7	9.1	73.8
2021	63	8.8	7.1	71.4
2022	74	8.7	8.5	74.3
2023	71	7.4	9.5	76.1
2024	65	7.3	8.9	84.6

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 Chetopa Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	231	15.0	15.4	0
1989	236	15.0	15.7	n/a
1990	200	14.4	13.8	0
1991	195	14.0	13.9	n/a
1992	177	15.5	11.4	65.5
1993	174	11.5	15.1	70.7
1994	169	13.0	13.0	64.5
1995	147	12.0	12.3	68.7
1996	147	12.0	12.3	68.7
1997	127	12.7	10.0	66.9
1998	157	11.3	13.9	65
1999	161	11.8	13.6	71.4
2000	156	11.3	13.8	73.7
2001	169	11.2	15.1	79.9
2002	181	11.5	15.7	77.3
2003	181	11.5	15.7	77.3
2004	175	12.0	14.6	74.3
2005	165	12.0	13.8	76.7
2006	169	11.0	15.4	79
2007	147	13.0	11.3	73.5
2008	153	12.2	12.5	72.5
2009	153	10.6	14.4	75.2
2010	98	11.2	8.7	72.4
2011	119	11.1	10.7	74.8
2012	89	9.7	9.1	74.2
2013	99	9.7	10.2	76.8
2014	109	9.4	11.5	74.3
2015	114	9.0	12.6	79.8
2016	99	10.0	9.9	77.8
2017	82	8.4	9.7	72
2018	79	8.4	9.4	68.4
2019	76	8.5	8.9	68.4
2020	80	8.7	9.1	73.8
2021	63	8.8	7.1	71.4
2022	74	8.7	8.5	74.3
2023	71	7.4	9.5	76.1
2024	65	7.3	8.9	84.6

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 Chetopa Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$4,054 (29.2%)	$9,842 (70.8%)	$13,896

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chetopa Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 534^th of 667 Elementary schools	Ranks 538^th of 660 Elementary schools	1.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Chetopa Elementary)	33.3	16.7	16.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Chetopa-St. Paul)	52.2	44.4	7.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	43.5	39.6	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Chetopa Elementary)	16.7	8.3	8.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Chetopa-St. Paul)	30.4	38.5	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	31.3	0.6%
5th Grade Science (Chetopa Elementary)	33.3	33.3
5th Grade Science (Chetopa-St. Paul)	52.2	46.4	5.7%
5th Grade Science (Kansas)	43.1	42.1	1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	76	71	6.6%
African American	3	2	33.3%
American Indian	5	5
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	3
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	64	58	9.4%
Two or More Races	3	2	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	68.4%	76.1%	7.6%

Schools Near Chetopa 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
Chetopa Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	430 Elm Street	Chetopa	67336	Labette County	Chetopa-St. Paul	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 236-7244	65	7	8.9	84.6%	51 (78.5%)	3 (4.6%)	2 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (12.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)								(n/a)		10.0					20.0		0.0					20.0				$13,896	$4,054	$9,842
Bartlett Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	201 W 2nd	Bartlett	67332	Labette County	Labette County	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 226-3414	109	11	10.0	67.0%	102 (93.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.6%)	70.8	154^th of 653 public elementary schools	76.4%		63.7	204^th of 660 public elementary schools	69.1%	50	31.3	53.8	54.5	33.3	15.4	15.4	33.3	56.3	53.8	54.5	41.7	7.7	53.8	44.9	72.7	53.8	62.5	$11,345	$2,157	$9,187
Oswego Neosho Heights Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12 Oregon	Oswego	67356	Labette County	Oswego	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 795-4541	184	14	12.8	58.7%	152 (82.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (12.0%)	15.1	576^th of 653 public elementary schools	11.8%		33.5	465^th of 660 public elementary schools	29.5%	111	13.8	17.9	11.1				14.3	24.1	22.2	18.5				21.7	33.3		33.3	$10,221	$1,776	$8,445
Edna Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	220 W Myrtle	Edna	67342	Labette County	Labette County	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 922-7210	184	11	17.5	56.5%	141 (76.6%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (11.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (9.2%)	78	112^th of 653 public elementary schools	82.8%		71.9	145^th of 660 public elementary schools	78.0%	33	35.3	52.6	68.8	44.0	44.4	53.8	49.1	94.1	73.7	50.0	28.0	50.0	61.5	57.4	73.3	69.2	71.4	$11,531	$1,775	$9,755
Altamont Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	705 E 6th Street	Altamont	67330	Labette County	Labette County	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 784-5511	209	12	17.1	63.6%	190 (90.9%)	5 (2.4%)	11 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	51	314^th of 653 public elementary schools	51.9%		57.1	267^th of 660 public elementary schools	59.5%	47	30.0	43.5	63.6	24.0	33.3	23.8	36.6	30.0	30.4	54.5	12.0	33.3	42.8	33.3	81.8	38.1	60.5	$11,485	$1,740	$9,745
Highland Elementary	Public	2-3	319 N High School St	Columbus	66725	Cherokee County	Columbus	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 429-3032	136	10	13.2	65.4%	121 (89.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)	1 (0.7%)	7 (5.1%)								(n/a)	10.9						10.9	40.6						40.6				$13,330	$3,964	$9,367
Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-1	724 E Garfield Street	Columbus	66725	Cherokee County	Columbus	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 429-3905	216	13	16.9	62.0%	179 (82.9%)	3 (1.4%)	12 (5.6%)	1 (0.5%)	8 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.0%)								(n/a)																		$14,845	$4,053	$10,793
Service Valley Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	21101 Wallace Road	Parsons	67357	Labette County	Oswego	Yes	No	No	Yes	(620) 421-3449	119	9	12.9	63.0%	91 (76.5%)	4 (3.4%)	6 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (14.3%)	23.6	525^th of 653 public elementary schools	19.6%		36.2	442^nd of 660 public elementary schools	33.0%	83	16.7	33.3	41.7	21.4	20.0		23.2	25.0	16.7	16.7	0.0	0.0		10.1	41.7		33.3	$11,598	$840	$10,758
Lincoln Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	801 Lincoln	Baxter Springs	66713	Cherokee County	Baxter Springs	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 856-3322	233	16	14.5	62.7%	166 (71.2%)	3 (1.3%)	15 (6.4%)	2 (0.9%)	25 (10.7%)	4 (1.7%)	18 (7.7%)								(n/a)																		$11,524	$2,479	$9,044
Central Elementary	Public	3-6	1501 Park Ave	Baxter Springs	66713	Cherokee County	Baxter Springs	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 856-3311	222	19	12.0	67.6%	163 (73.4%)	1 (0.5%)	11 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (14.9%)	6 (2.7%)	8 (3.6%)	87.1	65^th of 653 public elementary schools	90.0%		81.5	94^th of 660 public elementary schools	85.8%	29	59.0	78.2	61.2	47.3			61.4	70.5	74.5	46.9	45.4			60.0	65.3		65.3	$7,815	$303	$7,512

Frequently Asked Questions about Chetopa Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Chetopa Elementary?

Students at Chetopa Elementary are 78% White, 12% American Indian, 5% African American, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Chetopa Elementary in?

Chetopa-St. Paul

What schools do graduates of Chetopa Elementary attend?

Students who attend Chetopa Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Chetopa High

How many students attend Chetopa Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 65 students attended Chetopa Elementary.

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