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Elkhart Elementary

Summary:

Elkhart Elementary is a public elementary school in Elkhart, Kansas, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 155 students. The school is part of the Elkhart District, which is ranked 225 out of 266 districts in Kansas and is rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. Elkhart Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Kansas elementary schools over the past several years, with a current ranking of 379 out of 653 schools for the 2023-2024 school year, rated 2 out of 5 stars.

Elkhart Elementary's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in KAP (Kansas Assessment Program) tests, is generally below the state average across all grades and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (34.41%) and Mathematics (32.25%) were lower than the state averages of 33.55% and 31.6%, respectively. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with its Hispanic students performing relatively well, but its White and low socioeconomic status (SES) students struggling. Interestingly, the nearby Rolla Elementary has consistently outperformed Elkhart Elementary in academic measures, despite both schools being part of low-performing districts.

Elkhart Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.8 to 11.8 students per teacher over the past three school years, which is lower than the nearby Rolla Elementary at 9.8 students per teacher. However, Elkhart Elementary's spending per student was $10,004 in the 2018-2019 school year, which is lower than the $17,186 spent per student at Rolla Elementary in the same year. The school also has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 53.98% to 66.45% over the past three school years, which may be a significant factor in its academic challenges.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 331 S Cosmos
       Elkhart, KS  67950

(620) 697-2133

District: Elkhart

SchoolDigger Rank:
379th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,004 Help


Students who attend Elkhart Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Elkhart Middle School
High:    Elkhart High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  189

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
48.7%
White:
45.5%
Two or more races:
2.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Elkhart Elementary ranks worse than 58% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.37. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (48.7%), White (45.5%), two or more races (2.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Elkhart Elementary is 14.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elkhart Elementary is $10,004.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Elkhart Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Elkhart Elementary 379th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Elkhart Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Elkhart:

SchoolDigger ranks Elkhart 225th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Elkhart Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Elkhart Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 36.47 429th 585 26.7%
2007 54.58 329th 600 45.2%
2008 25.94 521st 614 15.1%
2009 38.12 484th 621 22.1%
2010 44.67 439th 630 30.3%
2011 63.43 263rd 631 58.3%
2012 63.37 290th 660 56.1%
2013 76.60 115th 668 82.8%
2015 33.35 502nd 678 26.0%
2016 29.20 496th 656 24.4%
2017 31.60 484th 659 26.6%
2018 28.56 503rd 656 23.3%
2019 39.20 421st 667 36.9%
2021 28.58 513th 670 23.4%
2022 17.64 569th 668 14.8%
2023 46.94 355th 660 46.2%
2024 44.37 379th 653 42.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Elkhart Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.49 311th 512 39.3%
2019 45.43 290th 509 43.0%
2021 30.60 393rd 494 20.4%
2022 23.63 441st 512 13.9%
2023 62.31 166th 541 69.3%
2024 42.88 318th 546 41.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Elkhart Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 59.45 229th 591 61.3%
2021 22.13 492nd 591 16.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Elkhart Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.04 378th 575 34.3%
2019 26.97 457th 586 22.0%
2021 37.11 403rd 605 33.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Elkhart Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 52.10 105th 254 58.7%
2023 58.79 77th 245 68.6%
2024 25.24 225th 260 13.5%
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Rank History for White students at Elkhart Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.26 462nd 574 19.5%
2019 39.27 377th 592 36.3%
2021 22.09 515th 587 12.3%
2022 12.06 563rd 596 5.5%
2024 50.35 288th 579 50.3%
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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.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Elkhart Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 205 1 4 47 0 n/a n/a 0 257
1989 147 0 10 19 0 n/a n/a 0 176
1990 222 0 0 34 0 n/a n/a 0 256
1991 238 0 3 20 0 n/a n/a 0 261
1992 214 0 3 31 0 n/a n/a 0 248
1993 219 0 3 21 0 n/a n/a 0 243
1994 193 0 3 23 0 n/a n/a 0 219
1995 203 0 2 21 2 n/a n/a 0 228
1996 203 0 2 21 2 n/a n/a 0 228
1997 200 0 0 26 3 n/a n/a 0 229
1998 176 0 2 35 0 n/a n/a 0 213
1999 179 0 3 30 0 n/a n/a 0 212
2000 166 0 2 36 0 n/a n/a 0 204
2001 158 2 0 25 0 n/a n/a 0 185
2002 164 1 4 33 1 n/a n/a 0 203
2003 164 1 4 33 1 n/a n/a 0 203
2004 167 3 4 36 1 n/a n/a 4 215
2005 230 4 3 60 1 n/a n/a 13 311
2006 182 11 2 42 1 n/a n/a 0 238
2007 227 7 7 47 2 n/a n/a 0 290
2008 223 5 6 56 3 n/a n/a 0 293
2009 212 7 5 58 3 n/a n/a 0 285
2010 219 2 5 47 8 0 3 0 284
2011 216 1 5 44 5 1 1 0 273
2012 185 1 0 29 5 0 4 0 224
2013 154 1 3 39 8 0 3 0 208
2014 161 2 1 53 5 0 0 0 222
2015 152 2 0 57 5 0 2 0 218
2016 127 2 0 55 2 1 1 0 188
2017 109 1 0 62 3 1 0 0 176
2018 98 1 0 67 2 0 0 0 168
2019 101 1 0 69 1 0 1 0 173
2020 120 0 0 79 1 0 1 0 201
2021 91 0 1 69 0 0 3 0 164
2022 90 1 0 82 0 0 3 0 176
2023 76 1 2 69 0 1 6 0 155
2024 86 2 4 92 0 0 5 0 189

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 Elkhart Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 257 16.0 16.0 0
1989 176 16.0 11.0 n/a
1990 256 17.3 14.7 0
1991 261 17.3 15.0 n/a
1992 248 16.8 14.7 21.8
1993 243 16.8 14.5 16
1994 219 17.3 12.7 23.3
1995 228 17.0 13.4 28.9
1996 228 17.0 13.4 28.9
1997 229 16.5 13.9 34.9
1998 213 16.5 12.9 35.2
1999 212 17.5 12.1 50.5
2000 204 17.9 11.4 55.4
2001 185 18.7 9.9 49.7
2002 203 16.8 12.1 35.5
2003 203 16.8 12.1 35.5
2004 215 16.8 12.8 47.9
2005 311 18.0 17.3 44.3
2006 238 20.9 11.4 48.3
2007 290 21.7 13.4 37.9
2008 293 18.5 15.8 46.1
2009 285 18.5 15.4 48.4
2010 284 18.5 15.3 54.2
2011 273 17.6 15.5 58.2
2012 224 18.3 12.2 61.2
2013 208 16.9 12.3 58.7
2014 222 18.0 12.3 59.5
2015 218 17.0 12.8 55
2016 188 16.0 11.7 54.3
2017 176 14.8 11.8 57.4
2018 168 14.8 11.3 60.1
2019 173 15.2 11.3 53.8
2020 201 14.2 14.1 55.2
2021 164 14.5 11.3 57.3
2022 176 14.8 11.8 54
2023 155 14.3 10.8 66.5
2024 189 13.2 14.3 68.3

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 Elkhart Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 257 16.0 16.0 0
1989 176 16.0 11.0 n/a
1990 256 17.3 14.7 0
1991 261 17.3 15.0 n/a
1992 248 16.8 14.7 21.8
1993 243 16.8 14.5 16
1994 219 17.3 12.7 23.3
1995 228 17.0 13.4 28.9
1996 228 17.0 13.4 28.9
1997 229 16.5 13.9 34.9
1998 213 16.5 12.9 35.2
1999 212 17.5 12.1 50.5
2000 204 17.9 11.4 55.4
2001 185 18.7 9.9 49.7
2002 203 16.8 12.1 35.5
2003 203 16.8 12.1 35.5
2004 215 16.8 12.8 47.9
2005 311 18.0 17.3 44.3
2006 238 20.9 11.4 48.3
2007 290 21.7 13.4 37.9
2008 293 18.5 15.8 46.1
2009 285 18.5 15.4 48.4
2010 284 18.5 15.3 54.2
2011 273 17.6 15.5 58.2
2012 224 18.3 12.2 61.2
2013 208 16.9 12.3 58.7
2014 222 18.0 12.3 59.5
2015 218 17.0 12.8 55
2016 188 16.0 11.7 54.3
2017 176 14.8 11.8 57.4
2018 168 14.8 11.3 60.1
2019 173 15.2 11.3 53.8
2020 201 14.2 14.1 55.2
2021 164 14.5 11.3 57.3
2022 176 14.8 11.8 54
2023 155 14.3 10.8 66.5
2024 189 13.2 14.3 68.3

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Elkhart Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,775 (17.7%) $8,229 (82.3%) $10,004

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Elkhart 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 421st of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 355th of 660 Elementary schools
 9.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Elkhart Elementary)33.321
 12.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Elkhart)3936.2
 2.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Elkhart Elementary)70.428.6
 41.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Elkhart)65.832.4
 33.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Elkhart Elementary)33.351.8
 18.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Elkhart)45.337.5
 7.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Elkhart Elementary)18.559.3
 40.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Elkhart)28.330
 1.7%
   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 Students173155
 10.4%
African American11
American Indian10
 100%
Asian02
Hispanic6969
Pacific Islander01
White10176
 24.8%
Two or More Races16
 500%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.8%66.5%
 12.7%

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Elkhart Elementary ranks 379th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Elkhart Elementary are 49% Hispanic, 46% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

Students who attend Elkhart Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Elkhart Middle School
High : Elkhart High

In the 2023-24 school year, 189 students attended Elkhart Elementary.


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