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Cunningham Elementary

Summary:

Cunningham Elementary is a public elementary school located in Cunningham, Kansas, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 143 students. The school is part of the Cunningham District, which is ranked 77 out of 266 districts in Kansas and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Cunningham Elementary consistently performs above the state average in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 47.75% of students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 31.6%, and 60% of students proficient or better in Science, significantly higher than the state average of 32.28%. The school also ranks highly for its performance with male students, ranking 40 out of 605 Kansas elementary schools in the 2020-2021 school year, and its performance with white students, ranking 171 out of 584 Kansas elementary schools in the 2022-2023 school year. Cunningham Elementary has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the majority of the years in the data provided, indicating consistent high performance, and even reached its highest ranking of 49 out of 670 Kansas elementary schools in the 2020-2021 school year, earning a 5-star rating.

While Cunningham Elementary has consistently performed well, its statewide ranking has declined from 49 in 2020-2021 to 194 in 2023-2024, despite maintaining a 4-star rating. This suggests that the school's performance may be improving at a slower rate compared to other schools in the state. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Cunningham Elementary has fluctuated between 31.78% and 34% over the past three school years, indicating that the school serves a mix of students from different socioeconomic backgrounds. Nearby schools, such as Skyline Elementary, which is ranked 167 out of 653 Kansas elementary schools in 2023-2024 and has a 5-star district rating, and Kingman Elementary School, which is ranked 491 out of 653 Kansas elementary schools in 2023-2024 and has a 2-star district rating, provide context for Cunningham Elementary's performance within its local area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 104 W 4th
       Cunningham, KS  67035

(620) 298-2462

District: Cunningham

SchoolDigger Rank:
194th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,116 Help


Students who attend Cunningham Elementary usually attend:

High:    Cunningham High

Student/teacher ratio:  17.6 Help
Number of students:  143

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.5%
African American:
2.8%
Hispanic:
0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cunningham Elementary ranks better than 70.3% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.85. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.5%), African American (2.8%), Hispanic (0.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 32.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cunningham Elementary is 17.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cunningham Elementary is $13,116.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cunningham Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Cunningham Elementary 194th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Cunningham Elementary in the ranking list.)

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White students:


Cunningham:

SchoolDigger ranks Cunningham 77th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cunningham Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Cunningham Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 69.56 176th 585 69.9%
2007 60.84 271st 600 54.8%
2008 69.77 192nd 614 68.7%
2009 71.84 145th 621 76.7%
2010 64.65 247th 630 60.8%
2012 52.54 410th 660 37.9%
2013 67.70 245th 668 63.3%
2015 60.54 251st 678 63.0%
2016 77.36 118th 656 82.0%
2017 67.12 190th 659 71.2%
2018 70.30 162nd 656 75.3%
2019 81.35 84th 667 87.4%
2021 89.33 49th 670 92.7%
2022 73.99 138th 668 79.3%
2023 70.37 159th 660 75.9%
2024 65.85 194th 653 70.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Cunningham Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 90.60 40th 605 93.4%
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Rank History for White students at Cunningham Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.36 175th 574 69.5%
2019 78.25 85th 592 85.6%
2021 86.54 44th 587 92.5%
2022 67.69 150th 596 74.8%
2023 64.52 171st 584 70.7%
2024 57.65 233rd 579 59.8%
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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 Cunningham Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 139 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 142
1989 136 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 136
1990 120 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 120
1991 120 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 120
1992 119 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 121
1993 131 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 131
1994 132 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 134
1995 132 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 133
1996 132 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 133
1997 153 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 154
1998 156 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 157
1999 159 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 161
2000 154 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 156
2001 145 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 148
2002 135 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 139
2003 135 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 139
2004 137 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 140
2005 124 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 125
2006 106 0 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 111
2007 110 0 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 114
2008 100 1 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 104
2009 130 2 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 135
2010 113 1 0 4 1 0 1 0 120
2011 115 1 0 3 0 0 1 0 120
2012 132 1 0 3 0 0 2 0 138
2013 125 1 0 5 0 0 3 0 134
2014 125 1 0 4 0 0 4 0 134
2015 137 1 0 6 0 0 3 0 147
2016 128 2 0 7 0 0 2 0 139
2017 108 2 0 5 0 0 1 0 116
2018 112 2 0 3 0 0 2 0 119
2019 120 2 0 6 0 0 0 0 128
2020 122 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 128
2021 120 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 129
2022 144 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 150
2023 138 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 143

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 Cunningham Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 142 11.0 12.9 0
1989 136 10.0 13.6 n/a
1990 120 10.8 11.1 0
1991 120 10.9 11.0 n/a
1992 121 11.1 10.9 25.6
1993 131 11.1 11.8 13
1994 134 11.1 12.1 22.4
1995 133 11.0 12.1 42.1
1996 133 11.0 12.1 42.1
1997 154 11.1 13.9 43.5
1998 157 10.5 15.0 41.4
1999 161 10.4 15.5 44.1
2000 156 11.1 14.1 37.8
2001 148 11.7 12.6 36.5
2002 139 12.1 11.5 44.6
2003 139 12.1 11.5 44.6
2004 140 12.6 11.1 42.1
2005 125 11.5 10.9 44.8
2006 111 11.5 9.7 39.6
2007 114 13.5 8.4 43
2008 104 15.6 6.7 50
2009 135 17.2 7.8 50.4
2010 120 15.2 7.8 46.7
2011 120 14.1 8.5 55.8
2012 138 17.1 8.0 58.7
2013 134 15.1 8.8 47
2014 134 13.6 9.8 47
2015 147 12.0 12.2 43.5
2016 139 14.0 9.9 36.7
2017 116 9.5 12.2 39.7
2018 119 10.1 11.7 36.1
2019 128 10.0 12.8 28.1
2020 128 10.0 12.8 35.9
2021 129 10.0 12.9 31.8
2022 150 9.9 15.1 34
2023 143 8.1 17.6 32.2

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 Cunningham Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 142 11.0 12.9 0
1989 136 10.0 13.6 n/a
1990 120 10.8 11.1 0
1991 120 10.9 11.0 n/a
1992 121 11.1 10.9 25.6
1993 131 11.1 11.8 13
1994 134 11.1 12.1 22.4
1995 133 11.0 12.1 42.1
1996 133 11.0 12.1 42.1
1997 154 11.1 13.9 43.5
1998 157 10.5 15.0 41.4
1999 161 10.4 15.5 44.1
2000 156 11.1 14.1 37.8
2001 148 11.7 12.6 36.5
2002 139 12.1 11.5 44.6
2003 139 12.1 11.5 44.6
2004 140 12.6 11.1 42.1
2005 125 11.5 10.9 44.8
2006 111 11.5 9.7 39.6
2007 114 13.5 8.4 43
2008 104 15.6 6.7 50
2009 135 17.2 7.8 50.4
2010 120 15.2 7.8 46.7
2011 120 14.1 8.5 55.8
2012 138 17.1 8.0 58.7
2013 134 15.1 8.8 47
2014 134 13.6 9.8 47
2015 147 12.0 12.2 43.5
2016 139 14.0 9.9 36.7
2017 116 9.5 12.2 39.7
2018 119 10.1 11.7 36.1
2019 128 10.0 12.8 28.1
2020 128 10.0 12.8 35.9
2021 129 10.0 12.9 31.8
2022 150 9.9 15.1 34
2023 143 8.1 17.6 32.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cunningham Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,251 (9.5%) $11,865 (90.5%) $13,116

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cunningham 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 84th of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 159th of 660 Elementary schools
 11.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cunningham Elementary)8042.1
 37.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cunningham)8042.1
 37.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cunningham Elementary)93.357.9
 35.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cunningham)93.357.9
 35.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cunningham Elementary)81.842.1
 39.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Cunningham)81.842.1
 39.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cunningham Elementary)45.552.6
 7.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cunningham)45.552.6
 7.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Cunningham Elementary)57.146.7
 10.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Cunningham)57.146.7
 10.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)38.433.7
 4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Cunningham Elementary)28.633.3
 4.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Cunningham)28.633.3
 4.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.929.9
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students128143
 11.7%
African American24
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic61
 83.3%
Pacific Islander00
White120138
 15%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.1%32.2%
 4%

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Students who attend Cunningham Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Cunningham High

In the 2022-23 school year, 143 students attended Cunningham Elementary.

Students at Cunningham Elementary are 97% White, 3% African American.

Cunningham Elementary ranks 194th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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