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South Barber Pre-K-6

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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:
161st of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools


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

High:    South Barber 7-12

Student/teacher ratio:  21.3 Help
Number of students:  128

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.2%
Hispanic:
3.9%
Two or more races:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.5% Help


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Compare Details South Barber Pre-K-6 ranks better than 75.3% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.89. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Barber Pre-K-6:

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

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South Barber:

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


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Rank History for South Barber Pre-K-6

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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2010 40.75 464th 630 26.3%
2011 36.92 494th 631 21.7%
2012 40.83 504th 660 23.6%
2013 46.37 455th 668 31.9%
2015 52.79 322nd 678 52.5%
2016 46.77 363rd 656 44.7%
2017 51.77 314th 659 52.4%
2018 58.66 256th 656 61.0%
2019 68.27 182nd 667 72.7%
2021 59.43 257th 670 61.6%
2022 61.94 226th 668 66.2%
2023 57.66 255th 660 61.4%
2024 69.89 161st 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.41 219th 512 57.2%
2019 74.98 55th 509 89.2%
2021 64.39 129th 494 73.9%
2022 90.35 17th 512 96.7%
2023 63.82 154th 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 298th 591 49.6%
2021 45.69 335th 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 242nd 586 58.7%
2021 74.11 124th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.27 298th 574 48.1%
2019 59.33 215th 592 63.7%
2021 46.98 322nd 587 45.1%
2022 56.78 238th 596 60.1%
2023 44.67 333rd 584 43.0%
2024 56.81 235th 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.

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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 Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 135 0 2 3 0 0 2 0 142
2011 127 0 2 8 0 0 2 0 139
2012 125 0 2 9 0 0 2 0 138
2013 135 0 3 6 0 0 2 0 146
2014 145 0 3 9 0 0 4 0 161
2015 137 1 3 10 0 0 3 0 154
2016 139 1 3 9 0 0 3 0 155
2017 140 1 0 15 1 0 2 0 159
2018 141 3 0 12 0 0 5 0 161
2019 146 4 0 11 0 0 4 0 165
2020 134 5 0 11 0 0 6 0 156
2021 116 3 0 11 1 0 5 0 136
2022 116 6 0 8 0 0 4 0 134
2023 118 2 0 5 0 0 3 0 128

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for South Barber Pre-K-6

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

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 182nd of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 255th 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)39.135.7
 3.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Barber)39.135.7
 3.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Barber Pre-K-6)43.571.4
 28%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Barber)43.571.4
 28%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Barber Pre-K-6)5657.1
 1.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Barber)5657.1
 1.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Barber Pre-K-6)4064.3
 24.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Barber)4064.3
 24.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Barber Pre-K-6)64.738.9
 25.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Barber)64.738.9
 25.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Barber Pre-K-6)64.716.7
 48%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Barber)64.716.7
 48%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (South Barber Pre-K-6)58.833.3
 25.5%
   5th Grade Science (South Barber)58.833.3
 25.5%
   5th Grade Science (Kansas)43.142.1
 1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Barber Pre-K-6)38.931.3
 7.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Barber)38.931.3
 7.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)38.433.7
 4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (South Barber Pre-K-6)55.643.8
 11.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Barber)55.643.8
 11.8%
   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 Students165128
 22.4%
African American42
 50%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic115
 54.5%
Pacific Islander00
White146118
 19.2%
Two or More Races43
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.8%55.5%
 6.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about 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.

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

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

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

High : South Barber 7-12


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