Appanoose Elementary School

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Appanoose Elementary School ranks 367 th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Appanoose Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Pomona, Kansas, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 177 students. The school is part of the West Franklin school district, which is ranked 186 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Appanoose Elementary School has shown mixed performance in academic assessments, with its statewide ranking ranging from 269 to 526 out of 653-678 Kansas elementary schools. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 36.25% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics, which is higher than the West Franklin district average but lower than the state average. However, the school's low socioeconomic status (SES) students have performed exceptionally well, ranking 14 out of 512 Kansas elementary schools in the 2021-2022 school year, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Interestingly, Appanoose Elementary School's student-teacher ratio has remained relatively stable, ranging from 12 to 12.6 over the past few years, which is lower than the state average and some of the nearby schools, such as Sunflower Elementary (468 students) and Williamsburg Elementary School (102 students). This smaller school size may contribute to the school's performance and the ability to provide more personalized attention to students, though the low ranking of the West Franklin school district could also be a factor in Appanoose Elementary School's fluctuating performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

600 Shawnee Road
Pomona, KS 66076

(785) 566-3386

District: West Franklin

SchoolDigger Rank:
367^th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,692

Students who attend Appanoose Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	West Franklin Middle School
High:	West Franklin High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 182

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.7%

Hispanic:

4.9%

Two or more races:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Appanoose Elementary School ranks worse than 56.2% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.66. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.7%), Hispanic (4.9%), two or more races (3.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Appanoose Elementary School is 12.5. (See more...)

Compare Appanoose Elementary School employs 14.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Appanoose Elementary School is $12,692.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Appanoose Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Appanoose Elementary School 367^th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Appanoose Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

West Franklin:

SchoolDigger ranks West Franklin 186^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Appanoose Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Appanoose Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2008	14.92	564^th	614	8.1%
2009	58.62	314^th	621	49.4%
2010	34.17	512^th	630	18.7%
2011	45.95	425^th	631	32.6%
2012	67.58	226^th	660	65.8%
2013	59.06	340^th	668	49.1%
2015	29.61	526^th	678	22.4%
2016	44.22	387^th	656	41.0%
2017	54.97	292^nd	659	55.7%
2018	43.52	389^th	656	40.7%
2019	38.75	426^th	667	36.1%
2021	40.32	409^th	670	39.0%
2022	51.68	318^th	668	52.4%
2023	57.02	269^th	660	59.2%
2024	45.66	367^th	653	43.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Appanoose Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	50.54	259^th	512	49.4%
2019	35.67	361^st	509	29.1%
2022	92.92	14^th	512	97.3%
2023	61.87	172^nd	541	68.2%
2024	44.12	309^th	546	43.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Appanoose Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	47.49	311^th	574	45.8%
2019	46.97	326^th	591	44.8%
2021	43.10	354^th	591	40.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Appanoose Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	49.70	289^th	575	49.7%
2019	36.89	387^th	586	34.0%
2021	29.82	453^rd	605	25.1%

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Rank History for White students at Appanoose Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	33.99	419^th	574	27.0%
2019	27.42	476^th	592	19.6%
2021	33.83	421^st	587	28.3%
2022	48.41	312^th	596	47.7%
2023	54.61	252^nd	584	56.8%
2024	35.83	405^th	579	30.1%

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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.

Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Appanoose Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2008	147	4	2	2	n/a	n/a	7	162
2009	153	1	3	2	n/a	n/a	5	164
2010	162	0	7	1	0	0	0	170
2011	152	0	6	3	0	2	0	163
2012	155	0	5	2	0	3	0	165
2013	173	0	8	1	1	2	0	185
2014	158	1	7	0	1	3	0	170
2015	139	1	8	1	1	3	0	153
2016	143	0	10	2	1	8	0	164
2017	163	1	10	2	1	6	0	183
2018	165	1	12	4	1	5	0	188
2019	159	2	8	5	1	6	0	181
2020	153	1	7	4	1	9	0	175
2021	160	1	9	2	1	7	0	180
2022	171	1	7	2	1	6	0	188
2023	162	1	6	1	1	6	0	177
2024	165	1	9	0	1	6	0	182

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 Appanoose Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	162	12.5	13.0	45.2
2009	164	15.0	10.9	49.7
2010	170	14.1	12.0	57.1
2011	163	15.1	10.7	54.6
2012	165	35.2	4.6	53.3
2013	185	17.6	10.5	54.6
2014	170	15.6	10.8	64.1
2015	153	15.0	10.2	62.7
2016	164	15.0	10.9	54.9
2017	183	13.4	13.6	56.3
2018	188	14.0	13.4	57.4
2019	181	15.0	12.0	45.9
2020	175	15.0	11.6	42.9
2021	180	14.9	12.0	36.7
2022	188	14.9	12.6	27.7
2023	177	14.5	12.2	38.4
2024	182	14.5	12.5	37.9

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 Appanoose Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	162	12.5	13.0	45.2
2009	164	15.0	10.9	49.7
2010	170	14.1	12.0	57.1
2011	163	15.1	10.7	54.6
2012	165	35.2	4.6	53.3
2013	185	17.6	10.5	54.6
2014	170	15.6	10.8	64.1
2015	153	15.0	10.2	62.7
2016	164	15.0	10.9	54.9
2017	183	13.4	13.6	56.3
2018	188	14.0	13.4	57.4
2019	181	15.0	12.0	45.9
2020	175	15.0	11.6	42.9
2021	180	14.9	12.0	36.7
2022	188	14.9	12.6	27.7
2023	177	14.5	12.2	38.4
2024	182	14.5	12.5	37.9

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 Appanoose Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$3,452 (27.2%)	$9,239 (72.8%)	$12,692

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Appanoose Elementary School

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 426^th of 667 Elementary schools	Ranks 269^th of 660 Elementary schools	23.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Appanoose Elementary School)	34.4	40	5.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Franklin)	32.5	28.9	3.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	40.6	38.1	2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Appanoose Elementary School)	40.6	44	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Franklin)	41	44.7	3.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	50.3	50.4	0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Appanoose Elementary School)	29.2	44.8	15.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Franklin)	34.2	39.5	5.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	47.6	42.8	4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Appanoose Elementary School)	12.5	24.1	11.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Franklin)	25	25.6	0.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	36.1	37.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Appanoose Elementary School)	44	50	6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Franklin)	50	42.5	7.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	43.5	39.6	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Appanoose Elementary School)	40	41.7	1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Franklin)	38.6	42.5	3.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	31.3	0.6%
5th Grade Science (Appanoose Elementary School)	48	54.2	6.2%
5th Grade Science (West Franklin)	59.1	47.5	11.6%
5th Grade Science (Kansas)	43.1	42.1	1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	181	177	2.2%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	5	1	80%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	8	6	25%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	159	162	1.9%
Two or More Races	6	6
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.9%	38.4%	7.4%

Schools Near Appanoose Elementary School

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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 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th 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 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Appanoose Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	600 Shawnee Road	Pomona	66076	Franklin County	West Franklin	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 566-3386	182	15	12.5	37.9%	165 (90.7%)	1 (0.5%)	9 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (3.3%)	45.7	367^th of 653 public elementary schools	43.8%		57	269^th of 660 public elementary schools	59.2%	98	25.0	42.3	42.3				36.3	53.6	30.8	23.1				36.3	50.0		50.0	$12,692	$3,452	$9,239
Overbrook Attendance Center	Public	PK, KG-3	202 W 7th	Overbrook	66524	Osage County	Santa Fe Trail	No	No	No	Yes	(800) 836-9525	353	18	19.5	41.4%	301 (85.3%)	2 (0.6%)	30 (8.5%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.8%)								(n/a)	29.3						29.3	50.0						50.0				$13,484	$2,412	$11,071
Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	213 N 8th	Quenemo	66528	Osage County	Marais Des Cygnes Valley	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 759-3512	94	9	10.6	73.4%	83 (88.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	3 (3.2%)	49.8	329^th of 653 public elementary schools	49.6%		71	154^th of 660 public elementary schools	76.7%	175	25.0	58.3	35.7				39.5	33.3	50.0	28.6				36.8	50.0		50.0	$11,860	$1,032	$10,828
Lincoln Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1102 Milner	Ottawa	66067	Franklin County	Ottawa	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 229-8080	358	29	12.1	79.1%	314 (87.7%)	4 (1.1%)	22 (6.1%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.2%)	51.3	309^th of 653 public elementary schools	52.7%		56.5	274^th of 660 public elementary schools	58.5%	35	32.7	40.8	35.6				36.2	49.1	57.1	20.0				43.0	55.6		55.6	$11,762	$1,687	$10,075
Sunflower Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1325 Falcon Way	Ottawa	66067	Franklin County	Ottawa	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 229-8050	328	29	11.3	55.2%	278 (84.8%)	4 (1.2%)	25 (7.6%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.2%)	69.1	171^st of 653 public elementary schools	73.8%		59.4	236^th of 660 public elementary schools	64.2%	65	46.5	58.3	34.9				47.0	76.7	54.2	37.2				56.0	48.8		48.8	$10,309	$1,150	$9,159
Garfield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1213 College	Ottawa	66067	Franklin County	Ottawa	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 229-8060	342	30	11.2	59.6%	289 (84.5%)	6 (1.8%)	24 (7.0%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.6%)	57.3	268^th of 653 public elementary schools	59.0%		37.6	423^rd of 660 public elementary schools	35.9%	155	44.4	47.3	44.7				45.6	59.1	42.9	27.7				42.9	40.4		40.4	$11,363	$898	$10,465
Lyndon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	421 East 6th St	Lyndon	66451	Osage County	Lyndon	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 828-4622	305	25	12.2	42.0%	275 (90.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.2%)	48.3	344^th of 653 public elementary schools	47.3%		60.9	222^nd of 660 public elementary schools	66.4%	122	10.3	52.0	46.4	35.5	21.2	35.3	32.8	34.5	32.0	32.1	25.8	15.2	18.2	25.7	64.3	47.1	54.8	$11,857	$415	$11,442
Williamsburg Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	140 North Louisa	Williamsburg	66095	Franklin County	West Franklin	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 746-5777	101	9	11.8	54.5%	89 (88.1%)	1 (1.0%)	7 (6.9%)	1 (1.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)	29.1	488^th of 653 public elementary schools	25.3%		36	444^th of 660 public elementary schools	32.7%	44	13.3	16.7	37.5				23.3	13.3	27.3	40.0				26.8	40.0		40.0	$14,926	$5,192	$9,734
Baldwin Elementary Primary Center	Public	PK, KG-2	500 Lawrence Street	Baldwin City	66006	Douglas County	Baldwin City	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 594-2444	393	21	18.7	33.1%	360 (91.6%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (4.3%)								(n/a)																		$12,020	$1,502	$10,518
Baldwin Elementary Intermediate Center	Public	3-5	100 Bullpup Drive	Baldwin City	66006	Douglas County	Baldwin City	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 594-2446	288	15	19.7	35.4%	250 (86.8%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.9%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	14 (4.9%)	65.9	193^rd of 653 public elementary schools	70.4%		64.4	198^th of 660 public elementary schools	70.0%	5	50.0	56.6	36.0				47.0	57.8	57.8	32.0				48.8	50.0		50.0	$9,361	$1,327	$8,034

Frequently Asked Questions about Appanoose Elementary School

What district is Appanoose Elementary School in?

West Franklin

Is Appanoose Elementary School a good school?

Appanoose Elementary School ranks 367^th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Appanoose Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Appanoose Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : West Franklin Middle School
High : West Franklin High School

How many students attend Appanoose Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 182 students attended Appanoose Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Appanoose Elementary School?

Students at Appanoose Elementary School are 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

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