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Cheylin Elementary

Summary:

Cheylin Elementary is a public elementary school located in Bird City, Kansas, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 91 students. The school is part of the Cheylin District, which is ranked 117 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cheylin Elementary has shown a mixed performance in academic assessments, with its statewide ranking ranging from 42nd to 517th out of Kansas elementary schools. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school outperformed the state average in several key areas, including English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, and Science proficiency. However, it struggled in specific grade levels, such as 4th grade ELA and 5th grade Mathematics. The school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 51.65% to 57.58% over the past three school years, which may contribute to its academic performance.

Comparing Cheylin Elementary to the nearby St. Francis Elementary school reveals some interesting differences. While St. Francis Elementary has a lower statewide ranking and lower academic proficiency in some areas, it has a higher student-teacher ratio and lower spending per student. These differences may provide insights into the factors that influence school performance and resource allocation.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 121 E.Sixth
       Bird City, KS  67731

(785) 734-2351

District: Cheylin

SchoolDigger Rank:
300th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,493 Help


Students who attend Cheylin Elementary usually attend:

High:    Cheylin Junior/Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  98

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.4%
Hispanic:
28.6%
African American:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cheylin Elementary ranks better than 54.1% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.67. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68.4%), Hispanic (28.6%), African American (2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cheylin Elementary is 11.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cheylin Elementary is $16,493.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Cheylin:

SchoolDigger ranks Cheylin 117th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cheylin Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 70.01 169th 585 71.1%
2007 67.87 210th 600 65.0%
2013 81.19 42nd 668 93.7%
2015 54.78 302nd 678 55.5%
2017 69.92 156th 659 76.3%
2018 68.76 172nd 656 73.8%
2019 76.37 122nd 667 81.7%
2021 80.48 97th 670 85.5%
2023 25.71 517th 660 21.7%
2024 52.67 300th 653 54.1%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Cheylin Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 143 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 143
1989 127 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 129
1990 125 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 127
1991 133 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 135
1992 116 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 118
1993 115 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 117
1994 109 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 110
1995 95 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 96
1996 95 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 96
1997 86 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 86
1998 79 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 80
1999 87 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 91
2000 96 1 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 102
2001 92 0 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 100
2002 85 0 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 93
2003 85 0 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 93
2004 75 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 2 82
2005 78 0 0 8 0 n/a n/a 1 87
2006 66 0 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 70
2007 57 0 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 62
2008 46 0 1 13 2 n/a n/a 0 62
2009 49 0 1 15 1 n/a n/a 0 66
2010 48 0 0 23 1 0 0 0 72
2011 45 0 1 20 3 0 0 0 69
2012 55 0 2 15 2 0 0 0 74
2013 45 0 0 17 0 0 0 0 62
2014 49 0 0 18 0 0 0 0 67
2015 46 3 0 23 0 0 0 0 72
2016 51 0 0 17 0 0 0 0 68
2017 52 0 0 16 0 0 0 0 68
2018 51 0 0 21 0 0 0 0 72
2019 44 0 0 27 1 0 0 0 72
2020 62 1 0 25 0 0 0 0 88
2021 70 0 0 29 0 0 0 0 99
2022 65 0 0 22 0 0 0 0 87
2023 66 2 0 22 0 1 0 0 91
2024 67 2 0 28 0 1 0 0 98

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 Cheylin Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 143 11.0 13.0 0
1989 129 11.0 11.7 n/a
1990 127 10.0 12.7 0
1991 135 9.6 14.0 n/a
1992 118 8.9 13.2 39
1993 117 8.8 13.3 34.2
1994 110 9.3 11.8 33.6
1995 96 8.1 11.9 47.9
1996 96 8.1 11.9 47.9
1997 86 7.9 10.9 45.3
1998 80 9.0 8.9 53.8
1999 91 9.5 9.6 51.6
2000 102 9.6 10.6 52.9
2001 100 9.5 10.5 45
2002 93 9.5 9.8 55.9
2003 93 9.5 9.8 55.9
2004 82 9.3 8.8 53.8
2005 87 8.6 10.1 59.3
2006 70 8.6 8.1 55.7
2007 62 8.9 7.0 58.1
2008 62 7.3 8.5 62.9
2009 66 8.3 8.0 68.2
2010 72 8.3 8.6 73.6
2011 69 9.4 7.3 72.5
2012 74 58.4 1.2 67.6
2013 62 7.5 8.2 62.9
2014 67 9.0 7.4 59.7
2015 72 9.0 8.0 56.9
2016 68 9.0 7.5 50
2017 68 8.3 8.1 60.3
2018 72 8.0 9.0 54.2
2019 72 7.6 9.4 58.3
2020 88 7.6 11.5 55.7
2021 99 9.3 10.6 57.6
2022 87 9.7 8.9 51.7
2023 91 8.5 10.6 51.6
2024 98 8.2 11.8 59.2

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 Cheylin Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 143 11.0 13.0 0
1989 129 11.0 11.7 n/a
1990 127 10.0 12.7 0
1991 135 9.6 14.0 n/a
1992 118 8.9 13.2 39
1993 117 8.8 13.3 34.2
1994 110 9.3 11.8 33.6
1995 96 8.1 11.9 47.9
1996 96 8.1 11.9 47.9
1997 86 7.9 10.9 45.3
1998 80 9.0 8.9 53.8
1999 91 9.5 9.6 51.6
2000 102 9.6 10.6 52.9
2001 100 9.5 10.5 45
2002 93 9.5 9.8 55.9
2003 93 9.5 9.8 55.9
2004 82 9.3 8.8 53.8
2005 87 8.6 10.1 59.3
2006 70 8.6 8.1 55.7
2007 62 8.9 7.0 58.1
2008 62 7.3 8.5 62.9
2009 66 8.3 8.0 68.2
2010 72 8.3 8.6 73.6
2011 69 9.4 7.3 72.5
2012 74 58.4 1.2 67.6
2013 62 7.5 8.2 62.9
2014 67 9.0 7.4 59.7
2015 72 9.0 8.0 56.9
2016 68 9.0 7.5 50
2017 68 8.3 8.1 60.3
2018 72 8.0 9.0 54.2
2019 72 7.6 9.4 58.3
2020 88 7.6 11.5 55.7
2021 99 9.3 10.6 57.6
2022 87 9.7 8.9 51.7
2023 91 8.5 10.6 51.6
2024 98 8.2 11.8 59.2

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 Cheylin Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,498 (9.1%) $14,995 (90.9%) $16,493

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cheylin Elementary

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 122nd of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 517th of 660 Elementary schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cheylin Elementary)5022.2
 27.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cheylin)5022.2
 27.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cheylin Elementary)69.244.4
 24.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cheylin)69.244.4
 24.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cheylin Elementary)4020
 20%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cheylin)4020
 20%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students7291
 26.4%
African American02
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic2722
 18.5%
Pacific Islander01
White4466
 50%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.3%51.6%
 6.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheylin Elementary

Cheylin Elementary ranks 300th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Cheylin Elementary are 68% White, 29% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% Pacific Islander.

Students who attend Cheylin Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Cheylin Junior/Senior High

In the 2023-24 school year, 98 students attended Cheylin Elementary.


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