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Bickerdyke Elementary

Summary:

Bickerdyke Elementary is a public elementary school in Russell, Kansas, serving grades 2-5 with a total enrollment of 228 students. The school is part of the Russell County School District, which is ranked 240 out of 266 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bickerdyke Elementary's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in KAP (Kansas Assessment Program) tests, is generally below the state average across all grades and subjects. However, the school's performance in Science is relatively stronger, with a 2023-2024 proficiency rate of 41.53%, which is higher than the state average of 32.28%. The school's performance also varies across different student subgroups, with a particularly strong showing for students with disabilities, ranking 34 out of 214 Kansas elementary schools in 2020-2021. In comparison, the school's performance for low socioeconomic status students has been mixed, ranging from a rank of 69 out of 512 in 2021-2022 to 412 out of 546 in 2023-2024.

Bickerdyke Elementary's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 252 out of 668 Kansas elementary schools in 2012-2013 to 430 out of 653 in 2023-2024. The school's SchoolDigger rating has also varied, ranging from 1 star out of 5 in 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 to 3 stars in 2021-2022 and 2022-2023. While Bickerdyke shares the same district as Simpson Elementary, their academic performance and resource levels differ, suggesting the need for a closer examination of district-level policies and resource allocation. The comparison to Victoria Elementary, which is in a different district, highlights the potential impact of district-level factors on school performance.


Detail:

Public 2-5

 348 N Maple St
       Russell, KS  67665

(785) 483-6066

District: Russell County

SchoolDigger Rank:
430th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,212 Help


Students who attend Bickerdyke Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Ruppenthal Middle
High:    Russell High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  220

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.8%
Two or more races:
6.4%
Hispanic:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bickerdyke Elementary ranks worse than 65.8% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.78. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.8%), two or more races (6.4%), Hispanic (4.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bickerdyke Elementary is 12.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bickerdyke Elementary is $11,212.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bickerdyke Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Bickerdyke Elementary 430th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Bickerdyke Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Russell County:

SchoolDigger ranks Russell County 240th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bickerdyke Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Bickerdyke Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 57.64 285th 585 51.3%
2007 42.46 433rd 600 27.8%
2008 58.06 307th 614 50.0%
2009 49.14 402nd 621 35.3%
2010 54.34 353rd 630 44.0%
2011 57.61 336th 631 46.8%
2012 62.50 306th 660 53.6%
2013 67.03 252nd 668 62.3%
2015 45.05 403rd 678 40.6%
2016 36.38 451st 656 31.3%
2017 40.86 410th 659 37.8%
2018 34.20 464th 656 29.3%
2019 31.43 481st 667 27.9%
2021 41.61 402nd 670 40.0%
2022 56.47 272nd 668 59.3%
2023 54.70 286th 660 56.7%
2024 37.78 430th 653 34.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bickerdyke Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.57 86th 140 38.6%
2019 41.71 106th 193 45.1%
2021 71.62 34th 214 84.1%
2022 50.42 134th 305 56.1%
2023 38.28 192nd 296 35.1%
2024 27.94 225th 306 26.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bickerdyke Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.42 299th 512 41.6%
2019 38.16 339th 509 33.4%
2021 48.47 255th 494 48.4%
2022 73.03 69th 512 86.5%
2023 51.52 246th 541 54.5%
2024 31.95 412th 546 24.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Bickerdyke Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.39 417th 574 27.4%
2019 30.67 432nd 591 26.9%
2021 56.20 250th 591 57.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Bickerdyke Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.57 86th 140 38.6%
2019 41.71 106th 193 45.1%
2021 71.62 34th 214 84.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Bickerdyke Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.65 365th 575 36.5%
2019 36.15 393rd 586 32.9%
2021 30.56 447th 605 26.1%
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Rank History for White students at Bickerdyke Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.13 449th 574 21.8%
2019 29.90 461st 592 22.1%
2021 31.91 433rd 587 26.2%
2022 49.54 306th 596 48.7%
2023 45.40 323rd 584 44.7%
2024 29.82 447th 579 22.8%
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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 Bickerdyke Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 286 6 2 5 1 n/a n/a 0 300
1989 281 5 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 291
1990 255 3 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 262
1991 246 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 251
1992 251 3 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 259
1993 228 4 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 238
1994 212 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 215
1995 235 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 239
1996 235 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 239
1997 243 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 248
1998 243 6 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 251
1999 231 7 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 240
2000 230 6 1 5 2 n/a n/a 0 244
2001 211 3 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 219
2002 196 3 1 4 2 n/a n/a 0 206
2003 196 3 1 4 2 n/a n/a 0 206
2004 184 3 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 189
2005 170 3 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 176
2006 153 3 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 161
2007 160 8 2 4 2 n/a n/a 0 176
2008 170 8 4 4 2 n/a n/a 0 188
2009 177 7 3 4 1 n/a n/a 0 192
2010 180 8 3 6 0 0 0 0 197
2011 171 7 3 3 0 0 7 0 191
2012 172 5 2 3 0 0 7 0 189
2013 168 0 2 5 0 0 10 0 185
2014 210 0 1 15 0 0 8 0 234
2015 217 7 1 15 4 0 0 0 244
2016 217 4 0 19 3 0 13 0 256
2017 208 7 0 16 3 0 13 0 247
2018 226 1 0 18 2 0 23 0 270
2019 228 2 0 13 1 0 22 0 266
2020 238 3 0 15 1 0 23 0 280
2021 220 3 1 18 1 0 23 0 266
2022 212 2 1 12 0 0 17 0 244
2023 191 2 1 15 1 0 18 0 228
2024 191 3 1 10 1 0 14 0 220

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 Bickerdyke Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 300 21.0 14.2 0
1989 291 20.0 14.5 n/a
1990 262 20.7 12.6 0
1991 251 20.2 12.4 n/a
1992 259 17.8 14.5 42.1
1993 238 18.4 12.9 23.9
1994 215 18.4 11.7 27.4
1995 239 19.0 12.6 42.7
1996 239 19.0 12.6 42.7
1997 248 19.1 13.0 42.7
1998 251 18.6 13.5 41.4
1999 240 18.6 12.9 39.2
2000 244 18.9 12.9 39.8
2001 219 19.1 11.5 39.3
2002 206 18.2 11.3 42.2
2003 206 18.2 11.3 42.2
2004 189 15.8 12.0 41.3
2005 176 14.4 12.2 36.9
2006 161 15.1 10.7 39.1
2007 176 15.5 11.4 42
2008 188 13.4 14.0 45.7
2009 192 14.0 13.7 51.6
2010 197 14.2 13.8 53.8
2011 191 17.0 11.2 60.2
2012 189 19.4 9.7 53.4
2013 185 15.9 11.6 55.1
2014 234 19.0 12.3 55.1
2015 244 18.0 13.5 58.2
2016 256 18.0 14.2 59.4
2017 247 19.1 12.9 63.6
2018 270 20.1 13.4 61.9
2019 266 20.0 13.3 57.1
2020 280 20.2 13.8 57.1
2021 266 20.0 13.3 52.6
2022 244 19.5 12.4 56.1
2023 228 18.0 12.6 54.8
2024 220 18.0 12.2 54.5

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 Bickerdyke Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 300 21.0 14.2 0
1989 291 20.0 14.5 n/a
1990 262 20.7 12.6 0
1991 251 20.2 12.4 n/a
1992 259 17.8 14.5 42.1
1993 238 18.4 12.9 23.9
1994 215 18.4 11.7 27.4
1995 239 19.0 12.6 42.7
1996 239 19.0 12.6 42.7
1997 248 19.1 13.0 42.7
1998 251 18.6 13.5 41.4
1999 240 18.6 12.9 39.2
2000 244 18.9 12.9 39.8
2001 219 19.1 11.5 39.3
2002 206 18.2 11.3 42.2
2003 206 18.2 11.3 42.2
2004 189 15.8 12.0 41.3
2005 176 14.4 12.2 36.9
2006 161 15.1 10.7 39.1
2007 176 15.5 11.4 42
2008 188 13.4 14.0 45.7
2009 192 14.0 13.7 51.6
2010 197 14.2 13.8 53.8
2011 191 17.0 11.2 60.2
2012 189 19.4 9.7 53.4
2013 185 15.9 11.6 55.1
2014 234 19.0 12.3 55.1
2015 244 18.0 13.5 58.2
2016 256 18.0 14.2 59.4
2017 247 19.1 12.9 63.6
2018 270 20.1 13.4 61.9
2019 266 20.0 13.3 57.1
2020 280 20.2 13.8 57.1
2021 266 20.0 13.3 52.6
2022 244 19.5 12.4 56.1
2023 228 18.0 12.6 54.8
2024 220 18.0 12.2 54.5

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 Bickerdyke Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,026 (9.2%) $10,186 (90.8%) $11,212

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bickerdyke 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.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 481st of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 286th of 660 Elementary schools
 28.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bickerdyke Elementary)33.824.5
 9.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Russell County)33.824.5
 9.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bickerdyke Elementary)38.553.1
 14.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Russell County)38.553.1
 14.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bickerdyke Elementary)35.437.3
 1.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Russell County)35.437.3
 1.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bickerdyke Elementary)21.546.3
 24.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Russell County)21.546.3
 24.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bickerdyke Elementary)2950
 21%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Russell County)2950
 21%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bickerdyke Elementary)18.830.4
 11.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Russell County)18.830.4
 11.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (Bickerdyke Elementary)52.953.6
 0.6%
   5th Grade Science (Russell County)52.953.6
 0.6%
   5th Grade Science (Kansas)43.142.1
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students266228
 14.3%
African American22
American Indian11
Asian01
Hispanic1315
 15.4%
Pacific Islander00
White228191
 16.2%
Two or More Races2218
 18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.1%54.8%
 2.3%

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Bickerdyke Elementary ranks 430th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 220 students attended Bickerdyke Elementary.

Students who attend Bickerdyke Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ruppenthal Middle
High : Russell High

Students at Bickerdyke Elementary are 87% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 1% African American.


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