LTG Richard J. Seitz Elementary

Summary:

LTG Richard J. Seitz Elementary is a public elementary school in Fort Riley, Kansas, serving 659 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Geary County Schools district.

The school has shown mixed academic performance, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (39.44%) and Mathematics (34.4%) slightly above the district and state averages. LTG Richard J. Seitz Elementary stands out for its strong performance among African American and Hispanic students, ranking in the top 10-30 schools in Kansas for these subgroups. However, the school's performance for Special Education and Military Connected students is relatively low, ranking in the bottom 10-18 schools in the state. Compared to nearby schools, LTG Richard J. Seitz Elementary performs better than Westwood Elementary and Washington Elementary, but lags behind schools like Grandview Elementary, Lincoln Elementary, and Fort Riley Elementary in academic achievement.

LTG Richard J. Seitz Elementary has a per-student spending of $8,711, which is lower than the nearby schools, and a student-teacher ratio of 17.3, which is higher than some nearby schools. The school's free and reduced lunch rate of 40.21% is lower than some nearby schools, suggesting a more diverse socioeconomic population. These factors, along with the school's strengths in serving minority student populations and challenges in supporting Special Education and Military Connected students, warrant further exploration to understand their impact on the school's overall performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 27500 Rifle Range Rd
       Fort Riley, KS  66442


(785) 717-6500

District: Geary County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
348th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,711 Help


Students who attend LTG Richard J. Seitz Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Fort Riley Middle School
High:    Junction City Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  17.5 Help
Number of students:  631

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.1%
Hispanic:
24.1%
African American:
12.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45% Help


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Compare Details LTG Richard J. Seitz Elementary ranks worse than 53.3% of elementary schools in Kansas. It also ranks 10th among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Geary County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.08. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at LTG Richard J. Seitz Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (50.1%), Hispanic (24.1%), African American (12.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at LTG Richard J. Seitz Elementary is 17.5. 10 elementary schools in the Geary County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at LTG Richard J. Seitz Elementary is $8,711, which is the lowest among 12 elementary schools in the Geary County Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

LTG Richard J. Seitz Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks LTG Richard J. Seitz Elementary 348th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See LTG Richard J. Seitz Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Geary County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Geary County Schools 105th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for LTG Richard J. Seitz Elementary

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Rank History for all students at LTG Richard J. Seitz Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 28.50 535th 678 21.1%
2016 36.90 444th 656 32.3%
2017 41.19 408th 659 38.1%
2018 43.60 387th 656 41.0%
2019 45.04 384th 667 42.4%
2021 49.42 344th 670 48.7%
2022 42.55 399th 668 40.3%
2023 64.56 197th 660 70.2%
2024 48.08 348th 653 46.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at LTG Richard J. Seitz Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.03 56th 140 60.0%
2021 51.88 91st 214 57.5%
2024 16.08 290th 306 5.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at LTG Richard J. Seitz Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.79 120th 512 76.6%
2019 57.67 184th 509 63.9%
2021 69.95 95th 494 80.8%
2022 52.12 227th 512 55.7%
2023 77.62 52nd 541 90.4%
2024 57.15 213th 546 61.0%
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Rank History for Female students at LTG Richard J. Seitz Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.33 324th 574 43.6%
2019 42.20 356th 591 39.8%
2021 47.33 325th 591 45.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at LTG Richard J. Seitz Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.03 56th 140 60.0%
2021 51.88 91st 214 57.5%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at LTG Richard J. Seitz Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 17.95 14th 15 6.7%
2021 20.64 17th 17 0.0%
2022 13.88 18th 18 0.0%
2023 37.15 11th 16 31.3%
2024 22.57 13th 14 7.1%
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Rank History for Male students at LTG Richard J. Seitz Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.90 349th 575 39.3%
2019 51.36 274th 586 53.2%
2021 51.62 285th 605 52.9%
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Rank History for African American students at LTG Richard J. Seitz Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.66 10th 65 84.6%
2019 80.09 6th 73 91.8%
2021 77.17 10th 73 86.3%
2022 64.51 13th 68 80.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at LTG Richard J. Seitz Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.95 5th 207 97.6%
2019 87.99 14th 235 94.0%
2021 70.68 32nd 229 86.0%
2022 63.00 58th 254 77.2%
2023 75.14 36th 245 85.3%
2024 80.23 29th 260 88.8%
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Rank History for White students at LTG Richard J. Seitz Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.79 295th 574 48.6%
2019 39.20 378th 592 36.1%
2021 46.87 324th 587 44.8%
2022 54.21 260th 596 56.4%
2023 63.44 183rd 584 68.7%
2024 42.28 346th 579 40.2%
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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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Enrollment information for LTG Richard J. Seitz Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 383 114 6 119 7 13 43 0 685
2014 376 113 6 103 6 20 45 0 669
2015 366 97 7 98 10 18 43 0 639
2016 316 101 13 107 8 16 47 0 608
2017 314 111 10 120 8 11 53 0 627
2018 325 107 8 111 7 10 52 0 620
2019 331 112 5 139 6 15 72 0 680
2020 339 99 11 144 6 28 77 0 704
2021 298 100 17 153 6 20 66 0 660
2022 318 82 10 151 8 16 72 0 657
2023 336 66 15 154 7 19 62 0 659
2024 316 77 11 152 7 14 54 0 631

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 LTG Richard J. Seitz Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 685 43.4 15.7 68.8
2014 669 47.0 14.2 69.5
2015 639 38.0 16.8 66.5
2016 608 41.0 14.8 66.4
2017 627 40.5 15.4 63.3
2018 620 38.0 16.3 65.3
2019 680 38.0 17.8 65.7
2020 704 42.0 16.7 60.5
2021 660 41.0 16.0 47
2022 657 40.0 16.4 36.4
2023 659 38.0 17.3 40.2
2024 631 36.0 17.5 45

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 LTG Richard J. Seitz Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 685 43.4 15.7 68.8
2014 669 47.0 14.2 69.5
2015 639 38.0 16.8 66.5
2016 608 41.0 14.8 66.4
2017 627 40.5 15.4 63.3
2018 620 38.0 16.3 65.3
2019 680 38.0 17.8 65.7
2020 704 42.0 16.7 60.5
2021 660 41.0 16.0 47
2022 657 40.0 16.4 36.4
2023 659 38.0 17.3 40.2
2024 631 36.0 17.5 45

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 LTG Richard J. Seitz Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,042 (12.0%) $7,669 (88.0%) $8,711

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

Impact of COVID-19 on LTG Richard J. Seitz 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 384th of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 197th of 660 Elementary schools
 27.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (LTG Richard J. Seitz Elementary)42.139.7
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Geary County Schools)43.939.6
 4.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (LTG Richard J. Seitz Elementary)47.456.4
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Geary County Schools)57.858.9
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (LTG Richard J. Seitz Elementary)55.941.4
 14.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Geary County Schools)51.148.9
 2.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (LTG Richard J. Seitz Elementary)35.740.6
 4.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Geary County Schools)34.640.8
 6.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (LTG Richard J. Seitz Elementary)43.753.2
 9.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Geary County Schools)44.345.6
 1.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (LTG Richard J. Seitz Elementary)21.934.9
 13.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Geary County Schools)36.434.8
 1.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (LTG Richard J. Seitz Elementary)29.765.1
 35.4%
   5th Grade Science (Geary County Schools)46.650
 3.4%
   5th Grade Science (Kansas)43.142.1
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students680659
 3.1%
African American11266
 41.1%
American Indian67
 16.7%
Asian515
 200%
Hispanic139154
 10.8%
Pacific Islander1519
 26.7%
White331336
 1.5%
Two or More Races7262
 13.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.7%40.2%
 25.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about LTG Richard J. Seitz Elementary

Students who attend LTG Richard J. Seitz Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Fort Riley Middle School
High : Junction City Senior High

LTG Richard J. Seitz Elementary ranks 348th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 631 students attended LTG Richard J. Seitz Elementary.

Students at LTG Richard J. Seitz Elementary are 50% White, 24% Hispanic, 12% African American, 9% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander, 2% Asian, 1% American Indian.


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