Is South Central Elementary School a good school?

South Central Elementary School ranks 142 nd of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend South Central Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 139 students attended South Central Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of South Central Elementary School?

Students at South Central Elementary School are 83% White, 14% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of South Central Elementary School attend?

Students who attend South Central Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : South Central Middle School High : South Central High School

South Central Elementary School in Protection KS

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Central Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks South Central Elementary School 142^nd of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See South Central Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Comanche County:

SchoolDigger ranks Comanche County 86^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for South Central Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at South Central Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2006	45.24	375^th	585	35.9%
2007	44.27	419^th	600	30.2%
2008	35.21	474^th	614	22.8%
2009	62.58	264^th	621	57.5%
2010	67.67	210^th	630	66.7%
2011	56.84	340^th	631	46.1%
2012	70.49	183^rd	660	72.3%
2013	68.12	238^th	668	64.4%
2015	52.72	323^rd	678	52.4%
2016	59.80	241^st	656	63.3%
2017	70.60	147^th	659	77.7%
2018	58.16	264^th	656	59.8%
2019	57.57	262^nd	667	60.7%
2021	44.88	378^th	670	43.6%
2022	55.48	281^st	668	57.9%
2023	78.73	110^th	660	83.3%
2024	71.89	142^nd	653	78.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at South Central Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	59.20	101^st	305	66.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Central Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	68.55	104^th	512	79.7%
2019	69.17	105^th	509	79.4%
2021	67.36	112^th	494	77.3%
2022	59.78	160^th	512	68.8%
2023	73.68	79^th	541	85.4%
2024	64.80	151^st	546	72.3%

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Rank History for Female students at South Central Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	72.31	128^th	574	77.7%
2021	43.11	353^rd	591	40.3%

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Rank History for Male students at South Central Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	61.02	205^th	575	64.3%
2019	54.85	251^st	586	57.2%
2021	43.44	354^th	605	41.5%

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Rank History for White students at South Central Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	48.43	305^th	574	46.9%
2019	46.66	320^th	592	45.9%
2021	40.25	376^th	587	35.9%
2022	47.68	314^th	596	47.3%
2023	68.66	137^th	584	76.5%
2024	61.33	201^st	579	65.3%

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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.

Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for South Central Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	127	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	130
1989	127	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	130
1990	124	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	127
1991	126	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	128
1992	131	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	132
1993	125	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	126
1994	123	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	124
1995	107	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	109
1996	107	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	109
1997	113	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	114
1998	99	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	99
1999	102	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	102
2000	152	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	152
2001	142	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	142
2002	144	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	146
2003	144	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	146
2004	132	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	137
2005	154	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	158
2006	141	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	9	155
2007	179	0	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	1	189
2008	179	0	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	3	190
2009	167	0	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	1	177
2010	164	0	0	12	0	0	0	0	176
2011	151	0	0	7	1	0	1	0	160
2012	168	2	0	9	1	0	2	0	182
2013	153	0	0	8	1	0	3	0	165
2014	160	3	0	10	1	0	3	0	177
2015	155	3	0	12	1	0	3	0	174
2016	166	3	0	13	1	0	6	0	189
2017	164	3	1	13	1	0	8	0	190
2018	160	0	1	17	0	0	12	0	190
2019	154	0	0	21	0	0	12	0	187
2020	159	0	0	31	0	0	14	0	204
2021	127	0	0	26	0	0	12	0	165
2022	144	0	0	26	0	0	12	0	182
2023	125	0	0	24	0	0	5	0	154
2024	115	0	0	19	0	0	5	0	139

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at South Central Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	130	11.0	11.8	0
1989	130	11.0	11.8	n/a
1990	127	11.0	11.5	0
1991	128	11.3	11.3	n/a
1992	132	11.3	11.6	20.5
1993	126	11.6	10.9	12.7
1994	124	12.0	10.3	14.5
1995	109	12.3	8.9	37.6
1996	109	12.3	8.9	37.6
1997	114	14.5	7.9	38.6
1998	99	14.5	6.8	40.4
1999	102	9.6	10.6	48
2000	152	16.6	9.2	28.9
2001	142	13.7	10.4	38.7
2002	146	14.5	10.1	30.8
2003	146	14.5	10.1	30.8
2004	137	13.4	10.2	33.6
2005	158	14.5	10.9	33.5
2006	155	15.1	10.3	46.6
2007	189	18.4	10.3	35.6
2008	190	13.5	14.1	42.8
2009	177	15.5	11.4	39.8
2010	176	12.3	14.3	30.1
2011	160	10.3	15.5	31.9
2012	182	13.9	13.0	40.1
2013	165	12.5	13.2	29.7
2014	177	13.5	13.1	34.5
2015	174	13.0	13.3	35.6
2016	189	13.0	14.5	39.7
2017	190	14.6	13.0	50
2018	190	12.3	15.4	48.4
2019	187	13.0	14.3	44.4
2020	204	12.4	16.3	53.4
2021	165	11.0	15.0	53.3
2022	182	12.2	14.9	50
2023	154	11.3	13.6	51.3
2024	139	9.4	14.7	55.4

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 South Central Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	130	11.0	11.8	0
1989	130	11.0	11.8	n/a
1990	127	11.0	11.5	0
1991	128	11.3	11.3	n/a
1992	132	11.3	11.6	20.5
1993	126	11.6	10.9	12.7
1994	124	12.0	10.3	14.5
1995	109	12.3	8.9	37.6
1996	109	12.3	8.9	37.6
1997	114	14.5	7.9	38.6
1998	99	14.5	6.8	40.4
1999	102	9.6	10.6	48
2000	152	16.6	9.2	28.9
2001	142	13.7	10.4	38.7
2002	146	14.5	10.1	30.8
2003	146	14.5	10.1	30.8
2004	137	13.4	10.2	33.6
2005	158	14.5	10.9	33.5
2006	155	15.1	10.3	46.6
2007	189	18.4	10.3	35.6
2008	190	13.5	14.1	42.8
2009	177	15.5	11.4	39.8
2010	176	12.3	14.3	30.1
2011	160	10.3	15.5	31.9
2012	182	13.9	13.0	40.1
2013	165	12.5	13.2	29.7
2014	177	13.5	13.1	34.5
2015	174	13.0	13.3	35.6
2016	189	13.0	14.5	39.7
2017	190	14.6	13.0	50
2018	190	12.3	15.4	48.4
2019	187	13.0	14.3	44.4
2020	204	12.4	16.3	53.4
2021	165	11.0	15.0	53.3
2022	182	12.2	14.9	50
2023	154	11.3	13.6	51.3
2024	139	9.4	14.7	55.4

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 South Central Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,395 (11.3%)	$10,956 (88.7%)	$12,351

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Central Elementary 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 262^nd of 667 Elementary schools	Ranks 110^th of 660 Elementary schools	22.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Central Elementary School)	39.1	46.4	7.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Comanche County)	39.1	46.4	7.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	40.6	38.1	2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Central Elementary School)	69.6	82.1	12.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Comanche County)	69.6	82.1	12.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	50.3	50.4	0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Central Elementary School)	38.7	57.1	18.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Comanche County)	38.7	57.1	18.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	47.6	42.8	4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Central Elementary School)	41.9	76.2	34.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Comanche County)	41.9	76.2	34.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	36.1	37.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Central Elementary School)	53.3	42.9	10.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Comanche County)	53.3	42.9	10.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	43.5	39.6	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Central Elementary School)	53.3	53.6	0.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Comanche County)	53.3	53.6	0.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	31.3	0.6%
5th Grade Science (South Central Elementary School)	26.7	46.4	19.8%
5th Grade Science (Comanche County)	26.7	46.4	19.8%
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	187	154	17.6%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	21	24	14.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	154	125	18.8%
Two or More Races	12	5	58.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44.4%	51.3%	6.9%

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 All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th 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
South Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	302 S Jefferson	Protection	67127	Comanche County	Comanche County	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 622-4545	139	9	14.7	55.4%	115 (82.7%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (13.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.6%)	71.9	142^nd of 653 public elementary schools	78.3%		78.7	110^th of 660 public elementary schools	83.3%	32	55.5	30.8	65.0	48.4	61.1	30.8	75.0	53.1	70.0	70.0	$12,351	$1,395	$10,956
Ashland Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	210 W 7th	Ashland	67831	Clark County	Ashland	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 635-2722	96	8	12.3	44.8%	67 (69.8%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (16.7%)	2 (2.1%)	2 (2.1%)	2 (2.1%)	7 (7.3%)	65.6	195^th of 653 public elementary schools	70.1%		63.4	206^th of 660 public elementary schools	68.8%	11	28.6		53.3	48.6	50.0		46.7	54.1	66.7	66.7	$16,214	$390	$15,824

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