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North Elementary

Summary:

North Elementary is a public elementary school located in Goodland, Kansas, serving grades 3-6 with a total enrollment of 259 students. While the school previously ranked highly among Kansas elementary schools, it has seen a significant decline in its statewide ranking and overall performance in recent years.

North Elementary's student performance is a key area of concern, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science consistently falling below the state averages across all grade levels. The school's performance is particularly low in 6th grade, where proficiency rates are significantly below the state averages. Additionally, the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic and White students generally performing better than students with disabilities and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Compared to the nearby West Elementary school, North Elementary has a lower per-student spending and a slightly higher student-teacher ratio, which may contribute to the differences in their academic performance. While North Elementary is the larger of the two Goodland elementary schools, its overall performance is generally lower than that of West Elementary, which serves younger grades (PK-2).


Detail:

Public 3-6

 700 E 4th
       Goodland, KS  67735

(785) 890-6558

District: Goodland

SchoolDigger Rank:
476th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,443 Help


Students who attend North Elementary usually attend:

High:    Goodland Junior-Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  259

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.8%
Hispanic:
20.5%
Two or more races:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details North Elementary ranks worse than 72.9% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.04. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.8%), Hispanic (20.5%), two or more races (4.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Elementary is 15.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Elementary is $10,443.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks North Elementary 476th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See North Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Rank History for North Elementary

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Rank History for all students at North Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 70.38 149th 659 77.4%
2018 80.61 96th 656 85.4%
2019 74.96 129th 667 80.7%
2021 43.84 388th 670 42.1%
2022 43.14 392nd 668 41.3%
2023 26.81 509th 660 22.9%
2024 31.04 476th 653 27.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at North Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.74 3rd 140 97.9%
2021 66.99 45th 214 79.0%
2022 79.38 39th 305 87.2%
2023 43.90 170th 296 42.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.74 45th 512 91.2%
2019 70.46 94th 509 81.5%
2021 51.60 228th 494 53.8%
2022 40.93 329th 512 35.7%
2023 35.13 379th 541 29.9%
2024 43.41 314th 546 42.5%
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Rank History for Female students at North Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.76 80th 574 86.1%
2019 80.29 83rd 591 86.0%
2021 43.38 351st 591 40.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at North Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.74 3rd 140 97.9%
2021 66.99 45th 214 79.0%
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Rank History for Male students at North Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.34 103rd 575 82.1%
2019 60.21 205th 586 65.0%
2021 44.25 347th 605 42.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at North Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.52 11th 207 94.7%
2019 67.24 50th 235 78.7%
2021 36.88 160th 229 30.1%
2022 60.20 67th 254 73.6%
2023 41.27 142nd 245 42.0%
2024 42.02 151st 260 41.9%
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Rank History for White students at North Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.49 104th 574 81.9%
2019 71.05 129th 592 78.2%
2021 35.60 408th 587 30.5%
2022 36.18 418th 596 29.9%
2023 19.20 521st 584 10.8%
2024 22.65 486th 579 16.1%
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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 North Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 202 7 1 65 0 0 3 0 278
2016 207 7 0 52 0 1 2 0 269
2017 224 4 0 60 0 0 2 0 290
2018 221 8 1 56 0 0 0 0 286
2019 237 6 1 41 0 0 0 0 285
2020 218 6 2 57 0 0 6 0 289
2021 215 6 4 51 0 0 6 0 282
2022 196 2 5 41 0 0 6 0 250
2023 186 4 4 53 1 0 11 0 259

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 North Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 278 20.0 13.9 63.7
2016 269 20.0 13.4 55.8
2017 290 21.1 13.7 54.1
2018 286 18.8 15.2 51.7
2019 285 19.3 14.7 45.3
2020 289 19.3 14.9 49.1
2021 282 18.3 15.4 46.5
2022 250 18.1 13.8 43.2
2023 259 17.1 15.1 50.6

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 North Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 278 20.0 13.9 63.7
2016 269 20.0 13.4 55.8
2017 290 21.1 13.7 54.1
2018 286 18.8 15.2 51.7
2019 285 19.3 14.7 45.3
2020 289 19.3 14.9 49.1
2021 282 18.3 15.4 46.5
2022 250 18.1 13.8 43.2
2023 259 17.1 15.1 50.6

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 North Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $524 (5.0%) $9,919 (95.0%) $10,443

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

Impact of COVID-19 on North 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 129th of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 509th of 660 Elementary schools
 57.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Elementary)52.226.9
 25.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Goodland)52.226.9
 25.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Elementary)62.336.8
 25.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Goodland)62.336.8
 25.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North Elementary)50.637.3
 13.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Goodland)50.637.3
 13.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Elementary)50.627.9
 22.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Goodland)50.627.9
 22.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (North Elementary)52.626
 26.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Goodland)52.626
 26.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Elementary)5026
 24%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Goodland)5026
 24%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (North Elementary)48.724.6
 24%
   5th Grade Science (Goodland)48.724.6
 24%
   5th Grade Science (Kansas)43.142.1
 1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (North Elementary)52.916.1
 36.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Goodland)52.916.1
 36.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)38.433.7
 4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (North Elementary)58.619.4
 39.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Goodland)58.619.4
 39.2%
   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 Students285259
 9.1%
African American64
 33.3%
American Indian01
Asian14
 300%
Hispanic4153
 29.3%
Pacific Islander00
White237186
 21.5%
Two or More Races011
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.3%50.6%
 5.3%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 259 students attended North Elementary.

North Elementary ranks 476th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at North Elementary are 72% White, 20% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

Students who attend North Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Goodland Junior-Senior High School


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