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Ell-Saline Elementary

Summary:

Ell-Saline Elementary is a public elementary school in Salina, Kansas, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 236 students. The school is part of the Ell-Saline District, which is ranked 162 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ell-Saline Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Kansas elementary schools, with a ranking between 355 and 483 out of 653-670 schools over the past 10 years. Its performance on state assessments (KAP) is also below the state average, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science all lagging behind the Kansas average. The school's performance varies significantly by student subgroup, with male students generally outperforming female students and White students performing better than low socioeconomic status students. Ell-Saline Elementary has also seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 32.24% in 2020-2021 to 45.34% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Southeast Saline Elementary, which is 14 miles away, Ell-Saline Elementary generally performs worse on state assessments. Additionally, Ell-Saline Elementary's spending per student ($11,289 in 2018-2019) is higher than the state average, but it does not seem to translate into better academic outcomes. The school's rural location and smaller size compared to nearby urban schools could also be contributing factors to its lower performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1757 N Halstead Rd
       Salina, KS  67401

(785) 827-8891

District: Ell-Saline

SchoolDigger Rank:
483rd of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,289 Help


Students who attend Ell-Saline Elementary usually attend:

High:    Ell-Saline Middle/High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  226

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.5%
Hispanic:
6.2%
Two or more races:
0.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ell-Saline Elementary ranks worse than 74% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.65. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.5%), Hispanic (6.2%), two or more races (0.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ell-Saline Elementary is 12.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ell-Saline Elementary is $11,289.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ell-Saline Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Ell-Saline Elementary 483rd of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Ell-Saline Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Ell-Saline:

SchoolDigger ranks Ell-Saline 162nd of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ell-Saline Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Ell-Saline Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 45.37 374th 585 36.1%
2007 71.47 172nd 600 71.3%
2008 69.67 194th 614 68.4%
2009 58.34 319th 621 48.6%
2010 60.42 292nd 630 53.7%
2011 56.59 343rd 631 45.6%
2012 62.35 307th 660 53.5%
2013 53.94 394th 668 41.0%
2015 59.97 255th 678 62.4%
2016 41.92 409th 656 37.7%
2017 43.34 392nd 659 40.5%
2018 47.97 355th 656 45.9%
2019 43.84 396th 667 40.6%
2021 44.04 386th 670 42.4%
2022 47.07 355th 668 46.9%
2023 32.65 474th 660 28.2%
2024 29.65 483rd 653 26.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ell-Saline Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.97 176th 512 65.6%
2019 51.04 232nd 509 54.4%
2021 45.67 281st 494 43.1%
2022 41.63 323rd 512 36.9%
2023 33.27 392nd 541 27.5%
2024 42.01 328th 546 39.9%
See the entire list of Best Kansas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Ell-Saline Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.30 334th 574 41.8%
2019 39.21 371st 591 37.2%
2021 36.08 392nd 591 33.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Ell-Saline Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.47 313th 575 45.6%
2019 51.13 279th 586 52.4%
2021 56.82 247th 605 59.2%
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Rank History for White students at Ell-Saline Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.42 375th 574 34.7%
2019 38.25 394th 592 33.4%
2021 36.50 403rd 587 31.3%
2022 38.54 391st 596 34.4%
2023 22.15 503rd 584 13.9%
2024 20.96 497th 579 14.2%
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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 Ell-Saline Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 142 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 142
1989 140 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 140
1990 146 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 146
1991 158 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 158
1992 131 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 137
1993 143 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 147
1994 145 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 149
1995 164 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 167
1996 164 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 167
1997 228 0 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 233
1998 224 0 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 232
1999 230 0 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 241
2000 223 2 0 18 1 n/a n/a 0 244
2001 204 2 0 17 1 n/a n/a 0 224
2002 207 0 0 17 0 n/a n/a 0 224
2003 207 0 0 17 0 n/a n/a 0 224
2004 224 1 0 14 1 n/a n/a 0 240
2005 232 0 0 17 1 n/a n/a 0 250
2006 241 0 0 13 1 n/a n/a 0 255
2007 237 0 0 15 1 n/a n/a 0 253
2008 219 0 0 19 1 n/a n/a 0 239
2009 225 0 0 17 1 n/a n/a 0 243
2010 224 1 0 17 1 0 0 0 243
2011 237 0 0 4 10 0 1 0 252
2012 231 2 3 12 8 0 1 0 257
2013 223 0 2 21 5 0 4 0 255
2014 229 3 3 18 7 0 4 0 264
2015 223 3 4 16 4 0 3 0 253
2016 216 2 4 22 3 0 3 0 250
2017 203 3 5 27 2 0 4 0 244
2018 203 3 4 28 2 0 1 0 241
2019 232 5 4 27 2 0 6 0 276
2020 239 4 2 24 2 0 6 0 277
2021 214 5 0 21 1 0 4 0 245
2022 206 4 0 21 1 0 3 0 235
2023 215 2 0 17 0 0 2 0 236
2024 209 1 0 14 0 0 2 0 226

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 Ell-Saline Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 142 8.0 17.7 0
1989 140 8.0 17.5 n/a
1990 146 8.0 18.2 0
1991 158 9.0 17.5 n/a
1992 137 8.3 16.5 27
1993 147 11.1 13.2 12.2
1994 149 11.1 13.4 10.1
1995 167 11.0 15.2 28.1
1996 167 11.0 15.2 28.1
1997 233 16.8 13.9 28.8
1998 232 20.5 11.3 31
1999 241 16.8 14.3 28.2
2000 244 16.6 14.7 31.6
2001 224 15.7 14.3 28.6
2002 224 16.5 13.6 32.1
2003 224 16.5 13.6 32.1
2004 240 16.5 14.5 31.3
2005 250 17.4 14.4 31.6
2006 255 18.8 13.6 27.8
2007 253 19.8 12.8 31.2
2008 239 2.0 119.5 28.9
2009 243 17.8 13.7 31.7
2010 243 18.4 13.2 30.9
2011 252 18.4 13.6 34.5
2012 257 19.4 13.2 42.4
2013 255 20.1 12.6 51
2014 264 21.0 12.5 49.6
2015 253 20.0 12.6 45.5
2016 250 19.0 13.1 46.4
2017 244 17.6 13.8 47.5
2018 241 17.7 13.6 48.5
2019 276 18.7 14.7 47.1
2020 277 17.2 16.1 48.7
2021 245 18.6 13.1 32.2
2022 235 18.4 12.7 34.5
2023 236 15.6 15.1 45.3
2024 226 17.6 12.8 47.3

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 Ell-Saline Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 142 8.0 17.7 0
1989 140 8.0 17.5 n/a
1990 146 8.0 18.2 0
1991 158 9.0 17.5 n/a
1992 137 8.3 16.5 27
1993 147 11.1 13.2 12.2
1994 149 11.1 13.4 10.1
1995 167 11.0 15.2 28.1
1996 167 11.0 15.2 28.1
1997 233 16.8 13.9 28.8
1998 232 20.5 11.3 31
1999 241 16.8 14.3 28.2
2000 244 16.6 14.7 31.6
2001 224 15.7 14.3 28.6
2002 224 16.5 13.6 32.1
2003 224 16.5 13.6 32.1
2004 240 16.5 14.5 31.3
2005 250 17.4 14.4 31.6
2006 255 18.8 13.6 27.8
2007 253 19.8 12.8 31.2
2008 239 2.0 119.5 28.9
2009 243 17.8 13.7 31.7
2010 243 18.4 13.2 30.9
2011 252 18.4 13.6 34.5
2012 257 19.4 13.2 42.4
2013 255 20.1 12.6 51
2014 264 21.0 12.5 49.6
2015 253 20.0 12.6 45.5
2016 250 19.0 13.1 46.4
2017 244 17.6 13.8 47.5
2018 241 17.7 13.6 48.5
2019 276 18.7 14.7 47.1
2020 277 17.2 16.1 48.7
2021 245 18.6 13.1 32.2
2022 235 18.4 12.7 34.5
2023 236 15.6 15.1 45.3
2024 226 17.6 12.8 47.3

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 Ell-Saline Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,107 (9.8%) $10,182 (90.2%) $11,289

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ell-Saline Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 396th of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 474th of 660 Elementary schools
 12.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ell-Saline Elementary)39.427.8
 11.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ell-Saline)39.427.8
 11.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ell-Saline Elementary)66.730.6
 36.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ell-Saline)66.730.6
 36.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ell-Saline Elementary)64.525.6
 38.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ell-Saline)64.525.6
 38.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ell-Saline Elementary)35.520.9
 14.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ell-Saline)35.520.9
 14.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ell-Saline Elementary)3032.1
 2.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ell-Saline)3032.1
 2.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ell-Saline Elementary)2510.7
 14.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ell-Saline)2510.7
 14.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (Ell-Saline Elementary)37.535.7
 1.8%
   5th Grade Science (Ell-Saline)37.535.7
 1.8%
   5th Grade Science (Kansas)43.142.1
 1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ell-Saline Elementary)3130.5
 0.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ell-Saline)3130.5
 0.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)38.433.7
 4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ell-Saline Elementary)14.352.8
 38.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ell-Saline)14.352.8
 38.5%
   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 Students276236
 14.5%
African American52
 60%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian40
 100%
Hispanic2717
 37%
Pacific Islander00
White232215
 7.3%
Two or More Races62
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.1%45.3%
 1.8%

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Students who attend Ell-Saline Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Ell-Saline Middle/High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 226 students attended Ell-Saline Elementary.

Ell-Saline Elementary ranks 483rd of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Ell-Saline Elementary are 92% White, 6% Hispanic.


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