Is Sharon Springs Elementary a good school?

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

How many students attend Sharon Springs Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 113 students attended Sharon Springs Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Sharon Springs Elementary?

Students at Sharon Springs Elementary are 85% White, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Sharon Springs Elementary attend?

Students who attend Sharon Springs Elementary usually go on to attend: High : Wallace County High

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:
122^nd of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,887

Students who attend Sharon Springs Elementary usually attend:

High:

Wallace County High

Student/teacher ratio: 10.4

Number of students: 113

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.0%

Hispanic:

8.0%

Two or more races:

6.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sharon Springs Elementary ranks better than 81.3% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.38. (See more...)

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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.69. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85%), Hispanic (8%), two or more races (6.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 43.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sharon Springs Elementary is 10.4. (See more...)

Compare Sharon Springs Elementary employs 10.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sharon Springs Elementary is $12,887.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sharon Springs Elementary:

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

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Wallace County Schools:

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

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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
2006	60.00	268^th	585	54.2%
2007	71.18	176^th	600	70.7%
2008	79.39	69^th	614	88.8%
2009	72.59	138^th	621	77.8%
2010	60.70	290^th	630	54.0%
2011	74.37	111^th	631	82.4%
2012	71.19	165^th	660	75.0%
2013	58.67	344^th	668	48.5%
2015	66.76	194^th	678	71.4%
2016	73.51	147^th	656	77.6%
2017	57.08	274^th	659	58.4%
2018	80.14	101^st	656	84.6%
2019	69.94	171^st	667	74.4%
2021	55.52	287^th	670	57.2%
2022	75.35	128^th	668	80.8%
2023	51.20	317^th	660	52.0%
2024	75.38	122^nd	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
2018	75.90	112^th	574	80.5%
2019	62.54	195^th	592	67.1%
2021	45.91	335^th	587	42.9%
2022	63.62	181^st	596	69.6%
2023	43.70	343^rd	584	41.3%
2024	85.20	50^th	579	91.4%

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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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
2006	46.26	158^th	277	43.0%
2007	67.95	69^th	286	75.9%
2008	75.81	46^th	296	84.5%
2009	84.61	6^th	307	98.0%
2010	82.00	9^th	316	97.2%
2011	70.91	74^th	320	76.9%
2012	77.84	25^th	342	92.7%
2013	85.82	3^rd	355	99.2%
2015	87.05	22^nd	368	94.0%
2016	91.32	18^th	343	94.8%
2017	76.11	51^st	358	85.8%
2018	72.45	59^th	350	83.1%
2019	42.94	205^th	368	44.3%
2021	71.78	69^th	367	81.2%
2022	87.42	21^st	368	94.3%
2023	78.69	46^th	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
2018	73.29	51^st	333	84.7%
2019	43.03	188^th	344	45.3%
2021	67.37	70^th	349	79.9%
2022	85.16	21^st	349	94.0%
2023	64.16	86^th	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.

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
2024	96	1	0	9	0	0	7	0	113

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
2024	113	10.8	10.4	43.4

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
2024	113	10.8	10.4	43.4

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 Sharon Springs Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 171^st of 667 Elementary schools	Ranks 317^th of 660 Elementary schools	22.4%
Ranks 205^th of 368 Middle schools	Ranks 46^th 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)	69.2	36.4	32.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wallace County Schools)	69.2	36.4	32.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	40.6	38.1	2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sharon Springs Elementary)	76.9	54.5	22.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wallace County Schools)	76.9	54.5	22.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	50.3	50.4	0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sharon Springs Elementary)	76.9	72.7	4.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wallace County Schools)	76.9	72.7	4.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	47.6	42.8	4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sharon Springs Elementary)	57.1	36.4	20.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wallace County Schools)	57.1	36.4	20.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	36.1	37.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sharon Springs Elementary)	53.8	37.5	16.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wallace County Schools)	53.8	37.5	16.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	43.5	39.6	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sharon Springs Elementary)	38.5	18.8	19.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wallace County Schools)	38.5	18.8	19.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	31.3	0.6%
5th Grade Science (Sharon Springs Elementary)	53.8	43.8	10.1%
5th Grade Science (Wallace County Schools)	53.8	43.8	10.1%
5th Grade Science (Kansas)	43.1	42.1	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sharon Springs Elementary)	25	20	5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wallace County Schools)	25	20	5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	38.4	33.7	4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sharon Springs Elementary)	25	40	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wallace County Schools)	25	40	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	29.9	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Sharon Springs Elementary)	42.1	50	7.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wallace County Schools)	42.1	50	7.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	31.8	31.7	0%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sharon Springs Elementary)	47.4	70	22.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wallace County Schools)	47.4	70	22.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	27.9	27.5	0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Sharon Springs Elementary)	7.1	28.6	21.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wallace County Schools)	7.1	28.6	21.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	25.2	20.8	4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Sharon Springs Elementary)	14.3	64.3	50%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wallace County Schools)	14.3	64.3	50%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	25.9	22.8	3.1%
8th Grade Science (Sharon Springs Elementary)	28.6	64.3	35.7%
8th Grade Science (Wallace County Schools)	28.6	64.3	35.7%
8th Grade Science (Kansas)	30.7	22.7	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	137	128	6.6%
African American	4	6	50%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	12	6	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	113	104	8%
Two or More Races	6	10	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.3%	39.1%	6.2%

Schools Near Sharon Springs Elementary

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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 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sharon Springs Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	521 N. Main	Sharon Springs	67758	Wallace County	Wallace County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 852-4267	113	11	10.4	43.4%	96 (85.0%)	1 (0.9%)	9 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (6.2%)	75.4	122^nd of 653 public elementary schools	81.3%		51.2	317^th of 660 public elementary schools	52.0%	195	53.8	90.9		21.4	54.1	30.8	45.5		42.9	49.2	100.0	89.5	$12,887	$181	$12,706
Weskan Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	219 Coyote Blvd.	Weskan	67762	Wallace County	Weskan	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 943-5222	77	7	10.1	26.0%	70 (90.9%)	4 (5.2%)	2 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	40.2	414^th of 653 public elementary schools	36.6%		56.6	273^rd of 660 public elementary schools	58.6%	141		30.8	23.1		40.5		23.1	23.1		31.0	61.5	61.5	$12,077	$1,061	$11,016

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