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Sharon Springs Elementary

Summary:

Sharon Springs Elementary is a public elementary school in Sharon Springs, Kansas, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 128 students. The school is part of the Wallace County Schools district, which is ranked 8th out of 266 districts in Kansas and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Sharon Springs Elementary has consistently performed well on the Kansas Assessment Program (KAP) tests, with a significant portion of students scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across various grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school outperformed the state average in all subject areas and grade levels, with particularly strong results in 5th grade Science (99.99% proficient or better) and 5th grade English Language Arts (90.9% proficient or better). Compared to the nearby Weskan Elementary school, Sharon Springs Elementary has significantly higher academic performance across all subject areas and grade levels.

Despite having a higher percentage of students from low-income families than the state average, Sharon Springs Elementary is able to provide a high-quality education and outperform the state average. This suggests that the school is effectively supporting and addressing the needs of students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. Additionally, the higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio at Sharon Springs Elementary may contribute to the school's academic success, as it allows for more individualized attention and resources for students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 521 N. Main
       Sharon Springs, KS  67758

(785) 852-4267

District: Wallace County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
122nd of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools


Students who attend Sharon Springs Elementary usually attend:

High:    Wallace County High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  128

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.3%
Two or more races:
7.8%
African American:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.1% Help


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Compare Details Sharon Springs Elementary ranks better than 81.3% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.38. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sharon Springs Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sharon Springs Elementary 122nd of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Sharon Springs Elementary in the ranking list.)

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White students:


Wallace County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Wallace County Schools 8th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sharon Springs Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Sharon Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 60.00 268th 585 54.2%
2007 71.18 176th 600 70.7%
2008 79.39 69th 614 88.8%
2009 72.59 138th 621 77.8%
2010 60.70 290th 630 54.0%
2011 74.37 111th 631 82.4%
2012 71.19 165th 660 75.0%
2013 58.67 344th 668 48.5%
2015 66.76 194th 678 71.4%
2016 73.51 147th 656 77.6%
2017 57.08 274th 659 58.4%
2018 80.14 101st 656 84.6%
2019 69.94 171st 667 74.4%
2021 55.52 287th 670 57.2%
2022 75.35 128th 668 80.8%
2023 51.20 317th 660 52.0%
2024 75.38 122nd 653 81.3%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Sharon Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.90 112th 574 80.5%
2019 62.54 195th 592 67.1%
2021 45.91 335th 587 42.9%
2022 63.62 181st 596 69.6%
2023 43.70 343rd 584 41.3%
2024 85.20 50th 579 91.4%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Sharon Springs Elementary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Sharon Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 46.26 158th 277 43.0%
2007 67.95 69th 286 75.9%
2008 75.81 46th 296 84.5%
2009 84.61 6th 307 98.0%
2010 82.00 9th 316 97.2%
2011 70.91 74th 320 76.9%
2012 77.84 25th 342 92.7%
2013 85.82 3rd 355 99.2%
2015 87.05 22nd 368 94.0%
2016 91.32 18th 343 94.8%
2017 76.11 51st 358 85.8%
2018 72.45 59th 350 83.1%
2019 42.94 205th 368 44.3%
2021 71.78 69th 367 81.2%
2022 87.42 21st 368 94.3%
2023 78.69 46th 362 87.3%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Sharon Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.29 51st 333 84.7%
2019 43.03 188th 344 45.3%
2021 67.37 70th 349 79.9%
2022 85.16 21st 349 94.0%
2023 64.16 86th 349 75.4%
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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 Sharon Springs Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 182 0 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 190
1989 190 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 195
1990 179 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 182
1991 190 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 196
1992 190 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 196
1993 187 1 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 196
1994 182 0 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 191
1995 190 0 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 205
1996 190 0 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 205
1997 193 0 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 204
1998 199 0 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 209
1999 189 1 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 205
2000 167 1 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 181
2001 157 1 0 18 0 n/a n/a 0 176
2002 159 1 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 171
2003 159 1 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 171
2004 155 3 0 8 0 n/a n/a 3 169
2005 146 3 0 10 0 n/a n/a 1 160
2006 117 2 0 9 0 n/a n/a 2 130
2007 110 2 0 10 0 n/a n/a 4 126
2008 119 1 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 128
2009 110 1 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 121
2010 113 1 0 7 0 0 2 0 123
2011 130 1 0 7 0 0 3 0 141
2012 139 1 0 7 0 0 4 0 151
2013 129 1 0 8 0 0 7 0 145
2014 115 2 0 8 0 0 7 0 132
2015 120 1 1 6 1 0 7 0 136
2016 113 1 1 3 1 0 5 0 124
2017 131 1 1 8 1 0 5 0 147
2018 117 3 1 11 1 0 6 0 139
2019 113 4 1 12 1 0 6 0 137
2020 113 4 1 11 2 0 8 0 139
2021 111 5 1 15 1 0 7 0 140
2022 102 5 0 12 1 0 6 0 126
2023 104 6 0 6 2 0 10 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 Sharon Springs Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 190 13.0 14.6 0
1989 195 13.0 15.0 n/a
1990 182 12.7 14.3 0
1991 196 12.7 15.4 n/a
1992 196 12.9 15.1 44.9
1993 196 13.0 15.1 27
1994 191 14.3 13.4 25.7
1995 205 15.5 13.2 42
1996 205 15.5 13.2 42
1997 204 14.0 14.6 45.1
1998 209 14.9 14.0 50.2
1999 205 15.8 13.0 46.3
2000 181 12.5 14.5 42
2001 176 11.5 15.3 41.5
2002 171 11.5 14.9 39.2
2003 171 11.5 14.9 39.2
2004 169 15.0 11.3 48.8
2005 160 15.0 10.7 45.9
2006 130 15.0 8.7 43.8
2007 126 15.6 8.1 53.3
2008 128 12.7 10.1 47.7
2009 121 12.0 10.1 47.1
2010 123 11.2 10.9 45.5
2011 141 12.1 11.6 49.6
2012 151 14.8 10.1 57
2013 145 11.8 12.2 57.2
2014 132 12.3 10.7 50.8
2015 136 12.0 11.3 44.9
2016 124 13.0 9.5 42.7
2017 147 12.4 11.8 49.7
2018 139 12.0 11.5 54
2019 137 10.2 13.4 45.3
2020 139 n/a n/a 42.4
2021 140 12.0 11.6 42.1
2022 126 11.6 10.8 37.3
2023 128 11.1 11.4 39.1

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 Sharon Springs Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 190 13.0 14.6 0
1989 195 13.0 15.0 n/a
1990 182 12.7 14.3 0
1991 196 12.7 15.4 n/a
1992 196 12.9 15.1 44.9
1993 196 13.0 15.1 27
1994 191 14.3 13.4 25.7
1995 205 15.5 13.2 42
1996 205 15.5 13.2 42
1997 204 14.0 14.6 45.1
1998 209 14.9 14.0 50.2
1999 205 15.8 13.0 46.3
2000 181 12.5 14.5 42
2001 176 11.5 15.3 41.5
2002 171 11.5 14.9 39.2
2003 171 11.5 14.9 39.2
2004 169 15.0 11.3 48.8
2005 160 15.0 10.7 45.9
2006 130 15.0 8.7 43.8
2007 126 15.6 8.1 53.3
2008 128 12.7 10.1 47.7
2009 121 12.0 10.1 47.1
2010 123 11.2 10.9 45.5
2011 141 12.1 11.6 49.6
2012 151 14.8 10.1 57
2013 145 11.8 12.2 57.2
2014 132 12.3 10.7 50.8
2015 136 12.0 11.3 44.9
2016 124 13.0 9.5 42.7
2017 147 12.4 11.8 49.7
2018 139 12.0 11.5 54
2019 137 10.2 13.4 45.3
2020 139 n/a n/a 42.4
2021 140 12.0 11.6 42.1
2022 126 11.6 10.8 37.3
2023 128 11.1 11.4 39.1

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 Sharon Springs Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $181 (1.4%) $12,706 (98.6%) $12,887

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sharon Springs Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 171st of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 317th of 660 Elementary schools
 22.4%
Ranks 205th of 368 Middle schoolsRanks 46th of 362 Middle schools
 43%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sharon Springs Elementary)69.236.4
 32.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wallace County Schools)69.236.4
 32.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sharon Springs Elementary)76.954.5
 22.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wallace County Schools)76.954.5
 22.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sharon Springs Elementary)76.972.7
 4.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wallace County Schools)76.972.7
 4.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sharon Springs Elementary)57.136.4
 20.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wallace County Schools)57.136.4
 20.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sharon Springs Elementary)53.837.5
 16.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wallace County Schools)53.837.5
 16.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sharon Springs Elementary)38.518.8
 19.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wallace County Schools)38.518.8
 19.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (Sharon Springs Elementary)53.843.8
 10.1%
   5th Grade Science (Wallace County Schools)53.843.8
 10.1%
   5th Grade Science (Kansas)43.142.1
 1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sharon Springs Elementary)2520
 5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wallace County Schools)2520
 5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)38.433.7
 4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sharon Springs Elementary)2540
 15%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wallace County Schools)2540
 15%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.929.9
 2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Sharon Springs Elementary)42.150
 7.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wallace County Schools)42.150
 7.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)31.831.7
 0%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sharon Springs Elementary)47.470
 22.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wallace County Schools)47.470
 22.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)27.927.5
 0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Sharon Springs Elementary)7.128.6
 21.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wallace County Schools)7.128.6
 21.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)25.220.8
 4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Sharon Springs Elementary)14.364.3
 50%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wallace County Schools)14.364.3
 50%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)25.922.8
 3.1%
8th Grade Science (Sharon Springs Elementary)28.664.3
 35.7%
   8th Grade Science (Wallace County Schools)28.664.3
 35.7%
   8th Grade Science (Kansas)30.722.7
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students137128
 6.6%
African American46
 50%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic126
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White113104
 8%
Two or More Races610
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.3%39.1%
 6.2%

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Sharon Springs Elementary ranks 122nd of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 128 students attended Sharon Springs Elementary.

Students who attend Sharon Springs Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Wallace County High

Students at Sharon Springs Elementary are 81% White, 8% Two or more races, 5% African American, 5% Hispanic, 2% American Indian.


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