South Haven Elementary

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South Haven Elementary ranks 431 st of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

South Haven Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in South Haven, Kansas, with 101 students. The school is part of the South Haven School District, which is ranked 217 out of 266 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, South Haven Elementary struggles compared to the state average and nearby schools. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 31.81% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, 36.35% in Mathematics, and 26.66% in Science, all below the state averages. The school's performance for white students is also below average, ranking 427 out of 579 Kansas elementary schools for this subgroup. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 33.33% to 37.62% over the past few years.

Interestingly, South Haven Elementary spends $15,172 per student, which is higher than the state average and many of the nearby schools, such as Frances Willard Elementary, I X L Elementary, and Jefferson Elementary. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.2 to 11.2 over the past few years, which is lower than the nearby schools. However, these factors have not translated into academic success, as the school's performance has declined over the past several years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 399 out of 668 schools in 2012-2013 to 431 out of 653 schools in 2023-2024.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

229 Kickapoo Avenue
South Haven, KS 67140

(620) 892-5215

District: South Haven

SchoolDigger Rank:
431^st of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,172

Students who attend South Haven Elementary usually attend:

High:

South Haven High

Student/teacher ratio: 11.1

Number of students: 104

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.3%

Hispanic:

4.8%

Asian:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 42.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details South Haven Elementary ranks worse than 66% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.73. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.3%), Hispanic (4.8%), Asian (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 42.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Haven Elementary is 11.1. (See more...)

Compare South Haven Elementary employs 9.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Haven Elementary is $15,172.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Haven Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks South Haven Elementary 431^st of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See South Haven Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

South Haven:

SchoolDigger ranks South Haven 217^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for South Haven Elementary

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Rank History for all students at South Haven Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2006	59.86	271^st	585	53.7%
2007	61.06	268^th	600	55.3%
2008	63.04	266^th	614	56.7%
2009	39.50	477^th	621	23.2%
2010	37.50	490^th	630	22.2%
2011	51.32	384^th	631	39.1%
2012	57.80	357^th	660	45.9%
2013	53.08	399^th	668	40.3%
2015	42.66	427^th	678	37.0%
2016	4.52	645^th	656	1.7%
2017	16.18	586^th	659	11.1%
2018	20.89	554^th	656	15.5%
2019	31.01	485^th	667	27.3%
2021	19.99	563^rd	670	16.0%
2022	30.48	488^th	668	26.9%
2023	54.39	292^nd	660	55.8%
2024	37.73	431^st	653	34.0%

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Rank History for White students at South Haven Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	10.37	547^th	574	4.7%
2019	24.46	500^th	592	15.5%
2021	13.58	549^th	587	6.5%
2022	34.37	431^st	596	27.7%
2023	44.71	331^st	584	43.3%
2024	32.81	427^th	579	26.3%

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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 South Haven Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	160	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	161
1989	157	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	159
1990	159	3	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	164
1991	127	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	129
1992	121	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	122
1993	127	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	131
1994	129	1	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	135
1995	176	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	177
1996	176	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	177
1997	179	0	3	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	188
1998	185	0	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	194
1999	175	0	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	185
2000	191	0	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	197
2001	172	0	2	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	182
2002	149	0	0	5	4	n/a	n/a	0	158
2003	149	0	0	5	4	n/a	n/a	0	158
2004	151	0	0	4	7	n/a	n/a	0	162
2005	112	1	0	3	5	n/a	n/a	0	121
2006	100	0	0	2	6	n/a	n/a	2	110
2007	120	1	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	124
2008	117	1	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	122
2009	107	1	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	111
2010	99	0	0	3	1	0	9	0	112
2011	90	0	0	2	0	0	11	0	103
2012	71	0	0	6	1	0	11	0	89
2013	66	0	0	2	1	0	7	0	76
2014	73	0	0	2	1	0	4	0	80
2015	76	0	0	7	1	0	5	0	89
2016	84	0	0	8	1	0	5	0	98
2017	90	0	0	9	1	0	7	0	107
2018	91	0	0	7	1	0	5	0	104
2019	94	0	0	1	0	0	4	0	99
2020	100	0	1	2	0	0	2	0	105
2021	88	0	1	6	1	0	4	0	100
2022	94	0	2	6	0	0	3	0	105
2023	94	0	2	4	0	0	1	0	101
2024	96	0	2	5	0	0	1	0	104

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at South Haven Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	161	11.0	14.6	0
1989	159	11.0	14.4	n/a
1990	164	12.0	13.6	0
1991	129	12.0	10.7	n/a
1992	122	12.0	10.1	39.3
1993	131	12.0	10.9	32.8
1994	135	8.6	15.7	25.9
1995	177	13.0	13.6	38.4
1996	177	13.0	13.6	38.4
1997	188	13.2	14.2	38.3
1998	194	12.9	15.0	24.2
1999	185	13.3	13.9	38.4
2000	197	13.0	15.2	32
2001	182	13.0	14.0	34.6
2002	158	12.7	12.4	34.2
2003	158	12.7	12.4	34.2
2004	162	12.8	12.7	37.7
2005	121	11.8	10.3	36.4
2006	110	8.4	13.1	46.3
2007	124	10.9	11.4	44.4
2008	122	9.1	13.4	40.2
2009	111	9.3	11.9	36.9
2010	112	11.1	10.0	35.7
2011	103	10.6	9.7	35.9
2012	89	10.0	8.8	50.6
2013	76	8.4	9.0	43.4
2014	80	8.9	8.9	47.5
2015	89	11.0	8.0	43.8
2016	98	19.0	5.1	48
2017	107	8.3	12.8	44.9
2018	104	8.7	11.9	46.2
2019	99	8.3	11.9	47.5
2020	105	8.8	11.9	43.8
2021	100	9.8	10.2	37
2022	105	9.8	10.7	33.3
2023	101	9.0	11.2	37.6
2024	104	9.3	11.1	42.3

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 South Haven Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	161	11.0	14.6	0
1989	159	11.0	14.4	n/a
1990	164	12.0	13.6	0
1991	129	12.0	10.7	n/a
1992	122	12.0	10.1	39.3
1993	131	12.0	10.9	32.8
1994	135	8.6	15.7	25.9
1995	177	13.0	13.6	38.4
1996	177	13.0	13.6	38.4
1997	188	13.2	14.2	38.3
1998	194	12.9	15.0	24.2
1999	185	13.3	13.9	38.4
2000	197	13.0	15.2	32
2001	182	13.0	14.0	34.6
2002	158	12.7	12.4	34.2
2003	158	12.7	12.4	34.2
2004	162	12.8	12.7	37.7
2005	121	11.8	10.3	36.4
2006	110	8.4	13.1	46.3
2007	124	10.9	11.4	44.4
2008	122	9.1	13.4	40.2
2009	111	9.3	11.9	36.9
2010	112	11.1	10.0	35.7
2011	103	10.6	9.7	35.9
2012	89	10.0	8.8	50.6
2013	76	8.4	9.0	43.4
2014	80	8.9	8.9	47.5
2015	89	11.0	8.0	43.8
2016	98	19.0	5.1	48
2017	107	8.3	12.8	44.9
2018	104	8.7	11.9	46.2
2019	99	8.3	11.9	47.5
2020	105	8.8	11.9	43.8
2021	100	9.8	10.2	37
2022	105	9.8	10.7	33.3
2023	101	9.0	11.2	37.6
2024	104	9.3	11.1	42.3

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for South Haven Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,243 (8.2%)	$13,929 (91.8%)	$15,172

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Haven 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 485^th of 667 Elementary schools	Ranks 292^nd of 660 Elementary schools	28.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Haven Elementary)	40	36.4	3.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Haven)	40	36.4	3.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	40.6	38.1	2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Haven Elementary)	46.7	54.5	7.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Haven)	46.7	54.5	7.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	50.3	50.4	0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Haven Elementary)	18.8	42.9	24.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Haven)	18.8	42.9	24.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	47.6	42.8	4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Haven Elementary)	6.3	42.9	36.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Haven)	6.3	42.9	36.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	36.1	37.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Haven Elementary)	66.7	21	45.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Haven)	66.7	21	45.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	43.5	39.2	4.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Haven Elementary)	16.7	10.5	6.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Haven)	16.7	10.5	6.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	29.9	2%
5th Grade Science (South Haven Elementary)	16.7	21	4.4%
5th Grade Science (South Haven)	16.7	21	4.4%
5th Grade Science (Kansas)	43.1	42.7	0.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	99	101	2%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	1	4	300%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	94	94
Two or More Races	4	1	75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.5%	37.6%	9.9%

Schools Near South Haven 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 4th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th 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
South Haven Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	229 Kickapoo Avenue	South Haven	67140	Sumner County	South Haven	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 892-5215	104	9	11.1	42.3%	96 (92.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.8%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	37.7	431^st of 653 public elementary schools	34.0%		54.4	292^nd of 660 public elementary schools	55.8%	139	23.5	33.3	40.0	31.8	29.4	50.0	33.3	36.4	26.7	26.7	$15,172	$1,243	$13,929
Caldwell Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1 North Osage Street	Caldwell	67022	Sumner County	Caldwell	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 845-2585	133	8	17.0	66.9%	104 (78.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (12.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (9.0%)	61.5	229^th of 653 public elementary schools	64.9%		57	270^th of 660 public elementary schools	59.1%	41	31.3	50.0	55.0	46.0	37.5	42.9	45.0	42.0	60.0	60.0	$11,922	$1,424	$10,498
Lincoln Elementary	Public	K-5	104 South F	Wellington	67152	Sumner County	Wellington	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 326-4360	158	16	9.7	82.3%	117 (74.1%)	4 (2.5%)	20 (12.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (9.5%)	49	338^th of 653 public elementary schools	48.2%		31.1	483^rd of 660 public elementary schools	26.8%	145	46.1	50.0	24.1	39.0	46.1	54.5	27.6	41.6	31.0	31.0	$11,933	$1,501	$10,431
Kennedy Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	501 N Woodlawn	Wellington	67152	Sumner County	Wellington	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 326-4350	136	13	10.3	86.0%	91 (66.9%)	1 (0.7%)	26 (19.1%)	3 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (11.0%)	26.1	508^th of 653 public elementary schools	22.2%		36.6	438^th of 660 public elementary schools	33.6%	70	37.5	47.4	25.0	35.6	31.3	10.0	8.3	15.0	25.0	25.0	$11,102	$1,291	$9,812
Eisenhower Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	924 N Plum	Wellington	67152	Sumner County	Wellington	No	No	No	No	(620) 326-4340	273	15	18.0	54.9%	221 (81.0%)	7 (2.6%)	31 (11.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.1%)	46.6	356^th of 653 public elementary schools	45.5%		60.8	224^th of 660 public elementary schools	66.1%	132	30.0	42.9	45.9	39.0	50.0	25.0	40.5	40.0	35.1	35.1	$8,890	$664	$8,226
Washington Elementary	Public	K-5	1100 N Washington	Wellington	67152	Sumner County	Wellington	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 326-4370	89	9	9.7	59.6%	69 (77.5%)	2 (2.2%)	13 (14.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.5%)	61.1	232^nd of 653 public elementary schools	64.5%		50	330^th of 660 public elementary schools	50.0%	98	38.1	33.3	33.3	35.6	76.2	50.0	50.0	62.2	50.0	50.0	$11,401	$1,476	$9,925
Adams Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1201 N 10th	Arkansas City	67005	Cowley County	Arkansas City	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 441-2040	296	18	16.4	83.1%	147 (49.7%)	7 (2.4%)	128 (43.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.0%)	5 (1.7%)	3 (1.0%)	16.4	570^th of 653 public elementary schools	12.7%		8.6	627^th of 660 public elementary schools	5.0%	57	19.4	15.0	26.7	19.8	44.4	5.0	6.7	18.9	26.7	26.7	$9,838	$701	$9,137
Frances Willard Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	201 N 4th	Arkansas City	67005	Cowley County	Arkansas City	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 441-2050	275	14	19.6	86.9%	127 (46.2%)	9 (3.3%)	117 (42.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.2%)	3 (1.1%)	13 (4.7%)	9.6	614^th of 653 public elementary schools	6.0%		8.4	630^th of 660 public elementary schools	4.5%	16	7.0	17.6	25.7	16.1	9.5	6.1	11.4	9.1	22.9	22.9	$9,009	$698	$8,312
I X L Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6758 322nd Road	Arkansas City	67005	Cowley County	Arkansas City	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 441-2055	198	15	13.1	79.3%	113 (57.1%)	3 (1.5%)	60 (30.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.0%)	4 (2.0%)	10 (5.1%)	21.6	537^th of 653 public elementary schools	17.8%		12.4	604^th of 660 public elementary schools	8.5%	67	20.8	32.3	34.8	29.5	20.8	15.2	21.7	18.8	26.1	26.1	$9,609	$618	$8,991
Jefferson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	131 Osage Ave	Arkansas City	67005	Cowley County	Arkansas City	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 441-2060	282	15	19.0	77.7%	162 (57.4%)	18 (6.4%)	79 (28.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.1%)	16 (5.7%)	36.5	437^th of 653 public elementary schools	33.1%		34.7	457^th of 660 public elementary schools	30.8%	20	22.5	38.5	35.1	31.9	46.3	27.5	34.2	36.1	31.6	31.6	$8,844	$559	$8,285

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South Haven Elementary ranks 431^st of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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In the 2023-24 school year, 104 students attended South Haven Elementary.

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Students at South Haven Elementary are 92% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

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