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Dighton Elementary

Summary:

Dighton Elementary is a public elementary school located in Dighton, Kansas, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 162 students. The school is part of the Dighton School District, which is ranked 23rd out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dighton Elementary has a strong performance history, ranking 125th out of 653 Kansas elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has maintained a 4-star rating for the past several years, with the exception of the 2020-2021 school year when it dropped to a 2-star rating. Dighton Elementary consistently outperforms the state average in proficiency rates for English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics across all grade levels, with particularly impressive performance in 3rd grade where 95% of students were proficient or better in ELA and 100% were proficient or better in Mathematics.

Despite having a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (46.3% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), Dighton Elementary ranks 26th out of 546 Kansas elementary schools for its low-income students, with a 5-star rating for this subgroup. In comparison, the nearby Healy Elementary serves a much smaller student population of 14 students and has significantly lower academic performance, with proficiency rates in ELA and Mathematics well below the state averages and a much higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (78.57%).


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 320 E James
       Dighton, KS  67839

(620) 397-5319

District: Dighton

SchoolDigger Rank:
125th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools


Students who attend Dighton Elementary usually attend:

High:    Dighton High

Student/teacher ratio:  19.7 Help
Number of students:  162

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.9%
Hispanic:
11.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.3% Help


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Compare Details Dighton Elementary ranks better than 80.9% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.64. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dighton Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Dighton Elementary 125th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Dighton Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Dighton:

SchoolDigger ranks Dighton 23rd of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dighton Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Dighton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 78.62 79th 585 86.5%
2007 68.86 197th 600 67.2%
2008 86.39 9th 614 98.5%
2009 81.67 16th 621 97.4%
2010 76.21 98th 630 84.4%
2011 64.45 255th 631 59.6%
2012 67.26 230th 660 65.2%
2013 62.20 309th 668 53.7%
2015 51.56 336th 678 50.4%
2016 70.26 171st 656 73.9%
2017 83.37 80th 659 87.9%
2018 60.63 234th 656 64.3%
2019 54.86 285th 667 57.3%
2021 48.77 351st 670 47.6%
2022 79.55 101st 668 84.9%
2023 75.16 125th 660 81.1%
2024 74.64 125th 653 80.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dighton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 90.60 16th 512 96.9%
2023 93.74 9th 541 98.3%
2024 86.58 26th 546 95.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Dighton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 48.51 313th 591 47.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Dighton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 52.51 279th 605 53.9%
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Rank History for White students at Dighton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.53 244th 574 57.5%
2019 53.30 263rd 592 55.6%
2021 61.67 201st 587 65.8%
2022 76.61 101st 596 83.1%
2023 68.10 145th 584 75.2%
2024 65.32 164th 579 71.7%
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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 Dighton Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 138 0 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 147
1989 139 0 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 148
1990 154 0 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 160
1991 154 0 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 161
1992 165 0 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 170
1993 134 0 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 139
1994 136 0 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 142
1995 156 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 158
1996 156 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 158
1997 140 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 140
1998 118 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 118
1999 125 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 125
2000 122 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 123
2001 120 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 120
2002 144 2 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 152
2003 144 2 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 152
2004 134 0 0 8 0 n/a n/a 8 150
2005 126 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 15 144
2006 129 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 18 151
2007 144 1 0 5 0 n/a n/a 23 173
2008 142 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 19 165
2009 157 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 19 180
2010 138 0 0 18 0 0 7 0 163
2011 135 0 0 20 0 0 5 0 160
2012 131 0 0 14 0 0 5 0 150
2013 139 0 0 20 0 0 5 0 164
2014 130 0 0 19 0 0 5 0 154
2015 123 0 0 20 0 0 4 0 147
2016 122 0 0 20 0 0 4 0 146
2017 125 0 0 17 0 0 1 0 143
2018 123 0 0 22 0 0 1 0 146
2019 126 0 0 25 0 0 1 0 152
2020 131 0 0 30 1 0 2 0 164
2021 152 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 157
2022 145 1 0 11 0 0 1 0 158
2023 144 0 0 18 0 0 0 0 162

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 Dighton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 147 13.0 11.3 0
1989 148 13.0 11.3 n/a
1990 160 13.9 11.5 0
1991 161 14.7 10.9 n/a
1992 170 11.0 15.4 29.4
1993 139 12.0 11.6 15.8
1994 142 11.9 11.9 23.2
1995 158 13.2 12.0 25.9
1996 158 13.2 12.0 25.9
1997 140 12.4 11.3 25.7
1998 118 9.2 12.8 21.2
1999 125 11.0 11.4 27.2
2000 123 11.0 11.2 40.7
2001 120 11.2 10.7 32.5
2002 152 15.1 10.1 39.5
2003 152 15.1 10.1 39.5
2004 150 10.0 15.0 44.4
2005 144 10.3 14.0 57.4
2006 151 10.7 14.1 54.1
2007 173 11.3 15.3 54.7
2008 165 6.6 25.0 45.2
2009 180 11.5 15.7 47.2
2010 163 11.0 14.8 42.3
2011 160 10.0 16.0 43.1
2012 150 11.9 12.5 39.3
2013 164 11.6 14.1 50
2014 154 10.8 14.2 53.2
2015 147 10.0 14.7 53.1
2016 146 10.0 14.6 50.7
2017 143 9.8 14.5 45.5
2018 146 8.4 17.3 48.6
2019 152 9.8 15.5 50.7
2020 164 9.7 16.9 51.2
2021 157 9.6 16.3 39.5
2022 158 9.4 16.8 47.5
2023 162 8.2 19.7 46.3

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 Dighton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 147 13.0 11.3 0
1989 148 13.0 11.3 n/a
1990 160 13.9 11.5 0
1991 161 14.7 10.9 n/a
1992 170 11.0 15.4 29.4
1993 139 12.0 11.6 15.8
1994 142 11.9 11.9 23.2
1995 158 13.2 12.0 25.9
1996 158 13.2 12.0 25.9
1997 140 12.4 11.3 25.7
1998 118 9.2 12.8 21.2
1999 125 11.0 11.4 27.2
2000 123 11.0 11.2 40.7
2001 120 11.2 10.7 32.5
2002 152 15.1 10.1 39.5
2003 152 15.1 10.1 39.5
2004 150 10.0 15.0 44.4
2005 144 10.3 14.0 57.4
2006 151 10.7 14.1 54.1
2007 173 11.3 15.3 54.7
2008 165 6.6 25.0 45.2
2009 180 11.5 15.7 47.2
2010 163 11.0 14.8 42.3
2011 160 10.0 16.0 43.1
2012 150 11.9 12.5 39.3
2013 164 11.6 14.1 50
2014 154 10.8 14.2 53.2
2015 147 10.0 14.7 53.1
2016 146 10.0 14.6 50.7
2017 143 9.8 14.5 45.5
2018 146 8.4 17.3 48.6
2019 152 9.8 15.5 50.7
2020 164 9.7 16.9 51.2
2021 157 9.6 16.3 39.5
2022 158 9.4 16.8 47.5
2023 162 8.2 19.7 46.3

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 Dighton Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $277 (3.2%) $8,259 (96.8%) $8,535

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Dighton 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 285th of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 125th of 660 Elementary schools
 23.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dighton Elementary)42.873.7
 30.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dighton)42.873.7
 30.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dighton Elementary)78.689.5
 10.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Dighton)78.689.5
 10.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dighton Elementary)35.358.3
 23.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Dighton)35.358.3
 23.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dighton Elementary)41.275
 33.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Dighton)41.275
 33.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dighton Elementary)3543.8
 8.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Dighton)3543.8
 8.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dighton Elementary)4531.3
 13.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Dighton)4531.3
 13.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (Dighton Elementary)3531.3
 3.8%
   5th Grade Science (Dighton)3531.3
 3.8%
   5th Grade Science (Kansas)43.142.1
 1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Dighton Elementary)41.242.1
 0.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Dighton)41.242.1
 0.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)38.433.7
 4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Dighton Elementary)41.263.2
 22%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Dighton)41.263.2
 22%
   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 Students152162
 6.6%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic2518
 28%
Pacific Islander00
White126144
 14.3%
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.7%46.3%
 4.4%

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Students who attend Dighton Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Dighton High

In the 2022-23 school year, 162 students attended Dighton Elementary.

Dighton Elementary ranks 125th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Dighton Elementary are 89% White, 11% Hispanic.


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