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Little River High

Summary:

Little River High is a public high school serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 96 students, located in the Little River School District, which is ranked 4 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Little River High consistently outperforms the state average in proficiency rates for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, 43.47% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 33.55%, and 30.43% were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 31.6%. The school's performance in Science is also noteworthy, with 33.33% of 11th-grade students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 27.37%. Additionally, Little River High has a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.1 to 9.0 over the past three school years, significantly lower than the nearby schools like McPherson High and Inman Junior/Senior High School. The school also spends $13,669 per student, which is higher than the spending at these nearby schools.

However, Little River High's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 48th out of 318 schools in 2023-2024 to 254th out of 320 schools in 2020-2021, suggesting that the school's performance may be influenced by factors beyond just academic achievement. Additionally, the school's performance for specific student subgroups, such as female and male students, as well as white students, has also varied over the years, indicating that the school may need to focus on addressing the needs of specific student subgroups to ensure more consistent and equitable academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 430 Waverly
       Little River, KS  67457

(620) 897-6201

District: Little River

SchoolDigger Rank:
48th of 318 Kansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,669 Help


Feeder schools for Little River High:

Elementary:    Windom Elementary
Middle:    Little River Junior High

Student/teacher ratio:  9.0 Help
Number of students:  96

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.9%
Hispanic:
3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Little River High ranks better than 84.9% of high schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.65. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Little River High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Little River High is $13,669.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Little River High:

SchoolDigger ranks Little River High 48th of 318 Kansas public high schools. (See Little River High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


White students:


Little River:

SchoolDigger ranks Little River 4th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Little River High

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Rank History for all students at Little River High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 55.00 119th 262 54.6%
2007 26.87 240th 280 14.3%
2008 66.02 98th 267 63.3%
2009 87.97 7th 291 97.6%
2010 41.40 216th 302 28.5%
2011 43.06 204th 298 31.5%
2012 64.10 128th 317 59.6%
2013 53.78 180th 323 44.3%
2015 73.01 63rd 326 80.7%
2016 9.33 295th 313 5.8%
2017 47.65 157th 316 50.3%
2018 69.04 74th 314 76.4%
2019 42.55 200th 325 38.5%
2021 28.83 254th 320 20.6%
2022 73.75 60th 324 81.5%
2023 57.90 125th 327 61.8%
2024 77.65 48th 318 84.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Little River High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.02 46th 248 81.5%
2019 53.28 111th 249 55.4%
2021 14.94 224th 250 10.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Little River High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.49 98th 248 60.5%
2021 44.26 148th 258 42.6%
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Rank History for White students at Little River High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.55 92nd 296 68.9%
2019 34.60 218th 306 28.8%
2021 20.57 269th 302 10.9%
2022 70.35 68th 307 77.9%
2023 46.92 165th 309 46.6%
2024 69.47 66th 295 77.6%
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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 Little River High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 108 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 109
1989 104 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 104
1990 104 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 106
1991 106 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 109
1992 93 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 97
1993 98 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 100
1994 91 0 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 96
1995 99 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 101
1996 99 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 101
1997 97 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 97
1998 97 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 97
1999 92 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 92
2000 92 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 94
2001 95 0 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 99
2002 96 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 98
2003 96 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 98
2004 78 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 80
2005 88 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 90
2006 90 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 95
2007 89 2 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 95
2008 94 1 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 102
2009 79 2 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 86
2010 88 1 2 2 0 0 2 0 95
2011 85 2 0 3 0 0 1 0 91
2012 91 3 0 4 0 0 1 0 99
2013 101 3 1 4 0 0 0 0 109
2014 74 1 1 30 0 0 0 0 106
2015 74 0 0 25 0 0 0 0 99
2016 70 1 0 26 0 0 0 0 97
2017 80 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 92
2018 79 0 1 11 0 0 0 0 91
2019 85 0 0 12 1 0 0 0 98
2020 95 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 104
2021 87 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 91
2022 91 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 94
2023 93 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 96

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 Little River High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 109 11.0 9.9 0
1989 104 11.0 9.4 n/a
1990 106 12.1 8.7 0
1991 109 12.1 9.0 n/a
1992 97 12.1 8.0 25.8
1993 100 11.2 8.9 20
1994 96 10.9 8.8 17.7
1995 101 12.0 8.4 29.7
1996 101 12.0 8.4 29.7
1997 97 11.5 8.4 30.9
1998 97 10.8 9.0 27.8
1999 92 10.6 8.7 21.7
2000 94 10.7 8.8 16
2001 99 10.2 9.7 12.1
2002 98 10.0 9.8 14.3
2003 98 10.0 9.8 14.3
2004 80 9.3 8.6 16.3
2005 90 9.2 9.8 22.2
2006 95 9.0 10.6 20
2007 95 10.1 9.4 18.9
2008 102 9.2 11.1 25.5
2009 86 9.8 8.8 31.4
2010 95 9.4 10.1 31.6
2011 91 9.0 10.1 29.7
2012 99 6.6 15.0 39.4
2013 109 10.7 10.1 37.6
2014 106 10.5 10.0 32.1
2015 99 11.0 9.0 38.4
2016 97 11.0 8.8 34
2017 92 10.2 9.0 32.6
2018 91 9.5 9.4 20.9
2019 98 9.5 10.2 22.4
2020 104 13.6 7.6 23.1
2021 91 12.6 7.1 27.5
2022 94 10.8 8.7 18.1
2023 96 10.5 9.0 31.3

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 Little River High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 109 11.0 9.9 0
1989 104 11.0 9.4 n/a
1990 106 12.1 8.7 0
1991 109 12.1 9.0 n/a
1992 97 12.1 8.0 25.8
1993 100 11.2 8.9 20
1994 96 10.9 8.8 17.7
1995 101 12.0 8.4 29.7
1996 101 12.0 8.4 29.7
1997 97 11.5 8.4 30.9
1998 97 10.8 9.0 27.8
1999 92 10.6 8.7 21.7
2000 94 10.7 8.8 16
2001 99 10.2 9.7 12.1
2002 98 10.0 9.8 14.3
2003 98 10.0 9.8 14.3
2004 80 9.3 8.6 16.3
2005 90 9.2 9.8 22.2
2006 95 9.0 10.6 20
2007 95 10.1 9.4 18.9
2008 102 9.2 11.1 25.5
2009 86 9.8 8.8 31.4
2010 95 9.4 10.1 31.6
2011 91 9.0 10.1 29.7
2012 99 6.6 15.0 39.4
2013 109 10.7 10.1 37.6
2014 106 10.5 10.0 32.1
2015 99 11.0 9.0 38.4
2016 97 11.0 8.8 34
2017 92 10.2 9.0 32.6
2018 91 9.5 9.4 20.9
2019 98 9.5 10.2 22.4
2020 104 13.6 7.6 23.1
2021 91 12.6 7.1 27.5
2022 94 10.8 8.7 18.1
2023 96 10.5 9.0 31.3

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 Little River High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $292 (2.1%) $13,376 (97.9%) $13,669

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Little River High

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 200th of 325 High schoolsRanks 125th of 327 High schools
 23.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Little River High)29.231.8
 2.7%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Little River)29.231.8
 2.7%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)28.526.7
 1.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Little River High)8.313.6
 5.3%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Little River)8.313.6
 5.3%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)24.521
 3.5%
11th Grade Science (Little River High)34.837.5
 2.7%
   11th Grade Science (Little River)34.837.5
 2.7%
   11th Grade Science (Kansas)32.428.9
 3.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students9896
 2%
African American00
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic123
 75%
Pacific Islander00
White8593
 9.4%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients22.4%31.3%
 8.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Little River High

In the 2022-23 school year, 96 students attended Little River High.

Little River High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Windom Elementary
Middle : Little River Junior High

Students at Little River High are 97% White, 3% Hispanic.

Little River High ranks 48th of 318 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

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