South Barber Pre-K-6

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South Barber Pre-K-6 ranks 161 st of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

South Barber Pre-K-6 is an elementary school located in Kiowa, Kansas, serving 128 students in grades Pre-K through 6. The school is part of the South Barber District, which is ranked 99 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

South Barber Pre-K-6 has consistently outperformed the state average in English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, and Science across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's ELA proficiency rate for all grades was 46.42% compared to the state average of 33.55%, and its Mathematics proficiency rate for all grades was 51.77% compared to the state average of 31.6%. The school's performance is particularly impressive for male students and students from low socioeconomic status (SES) backgrounds, ranking 124 out of 605 Kansas elementary schools and 17 out of 512 Kansas elementary schools, respectively, in recent years.

While South Barber Pre-K-6 has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years, the school's ranking has fluctuated, ranging from 182 out of 667 Kansas elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 455 out of 668 in 2012-2013. The school serves a community with a significant socioeconomic challenge, with a relatively high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, and has a relatively high student-teacher ratio, which may present challenges in providing personalized attention and support to each student.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

913 Main
Kiowa, KS 67070

(833) 722-7237

District: South Barber

SchoolDigger Rank:
161^st of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,972

Students who attend South Barber Pre-K-6 usually attend:

High:

South Barber 7-12

Student/teacher ratio: 21.3

Number of students: 128

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.2%

Hispanic:

3.9%

Two or more races:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details South Barber Pre-K-6 ranks better than 75.3% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.89. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.2%), Hispanic (3.9%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 55.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Barber Pre-K-6 is 21.3. (See more...)

Compare South Barber Pre-K-6 employs 6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Barber Pre-K-6 is $15,972.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Barber Pre-K-6:

SchoolDigger ranks South Barber Pre-K-6 161^st of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See South Barber Pre-K-6 in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

South Barber:

SchoolDigger ranks South Barber 99^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at South Barber Pre-K-6

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2010	40.75	464^th	630	26.3%
2011	36.92	494^th	631	21.7%
2012	40.83	504^th	660	23.6%
2013	46.37	455^th	668	31.9%
2015	52.79	322^nd	678	52.5%
2016	46.77	363^rd	656	44.7%
2017	51.77	314^th	659	52.4%
2018	58.66	256^th	656	61.0%
2019	68.27	182^nd	667	72.7%
2021	59.43	257^th	670	61.6%
2022	61.94	226^th	668	66.2%
2023	57.66	255^th	660	61.4%
2024	69.89	161^st	653	75.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Barber Pre-K-6

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	54.41	219^th	512	57.2%
2019	74.98	55^th	509	89.2%
2021	64.39	129^th	494	73.9%
2022	90.35	17^th	512	96.7%
2023	63.82	154^th	541	71.5%

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Rank History for Female students at South Barber Pre-K-6

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	50.55	298^th	591	49.6%
2021	45.69	335^th	591	43.3%

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Rank History for Male students at South Barber Pre-K-6

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	55.73	242^nd	586	58.7%
2021	74.11	124^th	605	79.5%

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Rank History for White students at South Barber Pre-K-6

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	49.27	298^th	574	48.1%
2019	59.33	215^th	592	63.7%
2021	46.98	322^nd	587	45.1%
2022	56.78	238^th	596	60.1%
2023	44.67	333^rd	584	43.0%
2024	56.81	235^th	579	59.4%

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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.

Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for South Barber Pre-K-6

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2010	135	0	2	3	0	2	142
2011	127	0	2	8	0	2	139
2012	125	0	2	9	0	2	138
2013	135	0	3	6	0	2	146
2014	145	0	3	9	0	4	161
2015	137	1	3	10	0	3	154
2016	139	1	3	9	0	3	155
2017	140	1	0	15	1	2	159
2018	141	3	0	12	0	5	161
2019	146	4	0	11	0	4	165
2020	134	5	0	11	0	6	156
2021	116	3	0	11	1	5	136
2022	116	6	0	8	0	4	134
2023	118	2	0	5	0	3	128

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 South Barber Pre-K-6

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	142	12.2	11.6	52.1
2011	139	11.8	11.7	54
2012	138	12.6	10.9	51.4
2013	146	11.8	12.3	47.3
2014	161	13.0	12.3	50.3
2015	154	13.0	11.8	46.1
2016	155	11.0	14.0	43.9
2017	159	12.0	13.2	55.3
2018	161	10.3	15.6	57.8
2019	165	9.3	17.7	61.8
2020	156	6.8	22.9	55.8
2021	136	5.8	23.4	50
2022	134	5.8	23.1	46.3
2023	128	6.0	21.3	55.5

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 South Barber Pre-K-6

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	142	12.2	11.6	52.1
2011	139	11.8	11.7	54
2012	138	12.6	10.9	51.4
2013	146	11.8	12.3	47.3
2014	161	13.0	12.3	50.3
2015	154	13.0	11.8	46.1
2016	155	11.0	14.0	43.9
2017	159	12.0	13.2	55.3
2018	161	10.3	15.6	57.8
2019	165	9.3	17.7	61.8
2020	156	6.8	22.9	55.8
2021	136	5.8	23.4	50
2022	134	5.8	23.1	46.3
2023	128	6.0	21.3	55.5

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 South Barber Pre-K-6

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$622 (3.9%)	$15,350 (96.1%)	$15,972

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Barber Pre-K-6

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 182^nd of 667 Elementary schools	Ranks 255^th of 660 Elementary schools	11.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Barber Pre-K-6)	39.1	35.7	3.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Barber)	39.1	35.7	3.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	40.6	38.1	2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Barber Pre-K-6)	43.5	71.4	28%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Barber)	43.5	71.4	28%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	50.3	50.4	0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Barber Pre-K-6)	56	57.1	1.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Barber)	56	57.1	1.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	47.6	42.8	4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Barber Pre-K-6)	40	64.3	24.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Barber)	40	64.3	24.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	36.1	37.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Barber Pre-K-6)	64.7	38.9	25.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Barber)	64.7	38.9	25.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	43.5	39.6	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Barber Pre-K-6)	64.7	16.7	48%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Barber)	64.7	16.7	48%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	31.3	0.6%
5th Grade Science (South Barber Pre-K-6)	58.8	33.3	25.5%
5th Grade Science (South Barber)	58.8	33.3	25.5%
5th Grade Science (Kansas)	43.1	42.1	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Barber Pre-K-6)	38.9	31.3	7.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Barber)	38.9	31.3	7.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	38.4	33.7	4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (South Barber Pre-K-6)	55.6	43.8	11.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (South Barber)	55.6	43.8	11.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	29.9	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	165	128	22.4%
African American	4	2	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	11	5	54.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	146	118	19.2%
Two or More Races	4	3	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	61.8%	55.5%	6.3%

Schools Near South Barber Pre-K-6

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KAP English Language Arts (2024)					KAP Mathematics (2024)					KAP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	KAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
South Barber Pre-K-6	Public	PK, KG-6	913 Main	Kiowa	67070	Barber County	South Barber	No	No	No	Yes	(833) 722-7237	128	6	21.3	55.5%	118 (92.2%)	2 (1.6%)	5 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.3%)	69.9	161^st of 653 public elementary schools	75.3%		57.7	255^th of 660 public elementary schools	61.4%	94	62.5	33.3	46.1	40.0	46.4	50.0	41.7	61.5	53.3	51.8	61.5	61.5	$15,972	$622	$15,350
Medicine Lodge Grade School	Public	PK, KG-6	320 N Walnut St.	Medicine Lodge	67104	Barber County	Barber County North	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 886-5608	260	21	12.5	56.5%	225 (86.5%)	6 (2.3%)	15 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.0%)	37.2	435^th of 653 public elementary schools	33.4%		34.8	455^th of 660 public elementary schools	31.1%	20	29.6	21.2	38.1	27.3	28.1	33.3	18.2	28.6	39.4	29.8	50.0	50.0	$10,810	$3,327	$7,483

Frequently Asked Questions about South Barber Pre-K-6

What is the racial makeup of South Barber Pre-K-6?

Students at South Barber Pre-K-6 are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Is South Barber Pre-K-6 a good school?

South Barber Pre-K-6 ranks 161^st of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of South Barber Pre-K-6 attend?

Students who attend South Barber Pre-K-6 usually go on to attend:

High : South Barber 7-12

How many students attend South Barber Pre-K-6?

In the 2022-23 school year, 128 students attended South Barber Pre-K-6.

What district is South Barber Pre-K-6 in?

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