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Golden Plains Elementary

Summary:

Golden Plains Elementary is a public elementary school in Selden, Kansas, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 76 students. The school is part of the Golden Plains School District, which is ranked 154 out of 269 districts in Kansas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Compared to the nearby Oberlin Elementary and Hoxie Elementary, Golden Plains Elementary has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by KAP test proficiency rates, is generally lower than the state averages and the nearby schools. Golden Plains Elementary also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 50.59% to 67.03% over the past three school years, which is higher than the nearby schools.

Despite its challenges, Golden Plains Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8 to 10.8 students per teacher over the past three school years, which is lower than the nearby schools. Additionally, the school has performed relatively well in certain subgroups, such as its White students and low socioeconomic status students, suggesting that there may be opportunities for improvement and targeted interventions to support student success.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 210 W 6th
       Selden, KS  67757

(785) 386-4560

District: Golden Plains

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,001 Help


Students who attend Golden Plains Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Golden Plains Middle
High:    Golden Plains High

Student/teacher ratio:  8.2 Help
Number of students:  74

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.0%
Hispanic:
25.7%
Two or more races:
1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Golden Plains Elementary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.04. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73%), Hispanic (25.7%), two or more races (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 70.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Golden Plains Elementary is 8.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Golden Plains Elementary is $18,001.
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Rank History for Golden Plains Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Golden Plains Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 85.65 14th 614 97.7%
2009 51.61 375th 621 39.6%
2010 33.88 514th 630 18.4%
2011 46.86 414th 631 34.4%
2012 53.23 405th 660 38.6%
2013 64.03 286th 668 57.2%
2015 42.20 431st 678 36.4%
2016 19.14 562nd 656 14.3%
2017 15.77 588th 659 10.8%
2018 6.54 635th 656 3.2%
2021 33.62 460th 670 31.3%
2022 45.46 368th 668 44.9%
2023 33.04 472nd 660 28.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Golden Plains Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 60.07 164th 494 66.8%
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Rank History for White students at Golden Plains Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 33.56 423rd 587 27.9%
2022 51.84 285th 596 52.2%
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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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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Golden Plains Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 66 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 68
1989 71 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 73
1990 64 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 69
1991 72 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 75
1992 80 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 82
1993 71 0 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 76
1994 67 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 70
1995 79 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 82
1996 79 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 82
1997 88 0 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 98
1998 80 0 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 89
1999 84 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 90
2000 83 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 88
2001 69 0 0 10 2 n/a n/a 0 81
2002 85 0 0 11 2 n/a n/a 0 98
2003 85 0 0 11 2 n/a n/a 0 98
2004 74 0 0 9 0 n/a n/a 7 90
2005 72 0 0 8 0 n/a n/a 10 90
2006 61 0 0 14 0 n/a n/a 3 78
2007 80 2 0 20 0 n/a n/a 0 102
2008 81 0 0 20 0 n/a n/a 0 101
2009 82 0 0 23 0 n/a n/a 0 105
2010 86 0 0 24 0 0 0 0 110
2011 88 0 0 24 0 0 0 0 112
2012 91 0 1 23 0 0 0 0 115
2013 94 0 1 20 0 0 0 0 115
2014 84 0 1 16 0 0 2 0 103
2015 86 0 0 23 0 0 2 0 111
2016 67 0 0 27 0 0 3 0 97
2017 59 0 0 24 0 0 0 0 83
2018 62 0 0 28 0 0 1 0 91
2019 55 0 0 29 0 0 1 0 85
2020 69 0 0 23 0 0 1 0 93
2021 75 0 0 15 0 0 1 0 91
2022 64 0 0 19 0 0 2 0 85
2023 59 0 0 16 0 0 1 0 76
2024 54 0 0 19 0 0 1 0 74

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 Golden Plains Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 68 6.0 11.3 0
1989 73 7.0 10.4 n/a
1990 69 7.5 9.2 0
1991 75 7.5 10.0 n/a
1992 82 7.7 10.6 n/a
1993 76 7.7 9.9 27.6
1994 70 9.2 7.6 32.9
1995 82 8.6 9.5 45.1
1996 82 8.6 9.5 45.1
1997 98 8.3 11.8 46.9
1998 89 6.7 13.3 52.8
1999 90 8.3 10.8 53.3
2000 88 8.5 10.4 48.9
2001 81 8.2 9.9 61.7
2002 98 7.2 13.6 58.2
2003 98 7.2 13.6 58.2
2004 90 10.0 9.0 69.9
2005 90 8.2 11.0 65
2006 78 7.7 10.1 69.3
2007 102 10.7 9.5 70.6
2008 101 8.7 11.6 67.3
2009 105 8.9 11.8 71.4
2010 110 9.3 11.8 72.7
2011 112 9.2 12.1 71.4
2012 115 10.4 11.0 70.4
2013 115 9.4 12.2 71.3
2014 103 9.4 10.9 65
2015 111 8.0 13.8 62.2
2016 97 9.0 10.7 57.7
2017 83 9.1 9.1 72.3
2018 91 8.4 10.8 68.1
2019 85 8.4 10.1 69.4
2020 93 8.4 11.0 71
2021 91 8.4 10.8 67
2022 85 8.6 9.8 50.6
2023 76 9.4 8.0 63.2
2024 74 8.9 8.2 70.3

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 Golden Plains Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 68 6.0 11.3 0
1989 73 7.0 10.4 n/a
1990 69 7.5 9.2 0
1991 75 7.5 10.0 n/a
1992 82 7.7 10.6 n/a
1993 76 7.7 9.9 27.6
1994 70 9.2 7.6 32.9
1995 82 8.6 9.5 45.1
1996 82 8.6 9.5 45.1
1997 98 8.3 11.8 46.9
1998 89 6.7 13.3 52.8
1999 90 8.3 10.8 53.3
2000 88 8.5 10.4 48.9
2001 81 8.2 9.9 61.7
2002 98 7.2 13.6 58.2
2003 98 7.2 13.6 58.2
2004 90 10.0 9.0 69.9
2005 90 8.2 11.0 65
2006 78 7.7 10.1 69.3
2007 102 10.7 9.5 70.6
2008 101 8.7 11.6 67.3
2009 105 8.9 11.8 71.4
2010 110 9.3 11.8 72.7
2011 112 9.2 12.1 71.4
2012 115 10.4 11.0 70.4
2013 115 9.4 12.2 71.3
2014 103 9.4 10.9 65
2015 111 8.0 13.8 62.2
2016 97 9.0 10.7 57.7
2017 83 9.1 9.1 72.3
2018 91 8.4 10.8 68.1
2019 85 8.4 10.1 69.4
2020 93 8.4 11.0 71
2021 91 8.4 10.8 67
2022 85 8.6 9.8 50.6
2023 76 9.4 8.0 63.2
2024 74 8.9 8.2 70.3

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 Golden Plains Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,422 (7.9%) $16,579 (92.1%) $18,001

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Golden Plains 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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Golden Plains Elementary)28.618.2
 10.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Golden Plains)28.618.2
 10.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Golden Plains Elementary)35.745.5
 9.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Golden Plains)35.745.5
 9.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students8576
 10.6%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic2916
 44.8%
Pacific Islander00
White5559
 7.3%
Two or More Races11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.4%63.2%
 6.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Golden Plains Elementary

Students at Golden Plains Elementary are 73% White, 26% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 74 students attended Golden Plains Elementary.

Students who attend Golden Plains Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Golden Plains Middle
High : Golden Plains High


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