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Stafford Elementary

Summary:

Stafford Elementary is a public elementary school located in Stafford, Kansas, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 139 students. The school is part of the Stafford District, which is ranked 241 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Stafford Elementary has consistently underperformed the state average in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency across all grades. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's ELA proficiency rate for all grades was 30.35% compared to the state average of 33.55%, and its Mathematics proficiency rate was 22.79% compared to the state average of 31.6%. Compared to the nearby St. John Elementary school, which is part of the St. John-Hudson District, Stafford Elementary generally performs worse in both ELA and Mathematics. The school's performance has also declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 140 out of 668 Kansas elementary schools in 2012-2013 (4-star rating) to 512 out of 653 in 2023-2024 (1-star rating).

Stafford Elementary has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 65.47% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. The school's performance for the "White Students" and "Low Socio Economic Status Students" subgroups has also been consistently lower than the state averages for these subgroups. While Stafford Elementary spends $18,041 per student, which is higher than the $14,671 spent per student at the nearby St. John Elementary, the high percentage of disadvantaged students likely contributes to the school's academic challenges, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support to improve educational outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 418 E Broadway
       Stafford, KS  67578

(620) 234-5255

District: Stafford

SchoolDigger Rank:
512th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,041 Help


Students who attend Stafford Elementary usually attend:

High:    Stafford Middle School/High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.2 Help
Number of students:  129

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.0%
Hispanic:
10.1%
Two or more races:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Stafford Elementary ranks worse than 78.4% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.3. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86%), Hispanic (10.1%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Stafford Elementary is 11.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Stafford Elementary is $18,041.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Stafford Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Stafford Elementary 512th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Stafford Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
White students:


Stafford:

SchoolDigger ranks Stafford 241st of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Stafford Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Stafford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 64.94 226th 585 61.4%
2007 52.94 346th 600 42.3%
2008 73.75 139th 614 77.4%
2009 78.98 50th 621 91.9%
2010 79.62 59th 630 90.6%
2011 78.12 66th 631 89.5%
2012 71.31 163rd 660 75.3%
2013 74.89 140th 668 79.0%
2015 36.44 480th 678 29.2%
2016 33.18 472nd 656 28.0%
2017 32.59 477th 659 27.6%
2018 37.93 433rd 656 34.0%
2019 40.44 415th 667 37.8%
2021 29.11 508th 670 24.2%
2022 52.80 309th 668 53.7%
2023 27.68 502nd 660 23.9%
2024 25.30 512th 653 21.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Stafford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.96 451st 541 16.6%
2024 28.89 438th 546 19.8%
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Rank History for White students at Stafford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.75 507th 587 13.6%
2022 41.91 353rd 596 40.8%
2023 22.85 497th 584 14.9%
2024 15.74 531st 579 8.3%
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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.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Stafford Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 188 0 2 13 0 n/a n/a 0 203
1989 215 0 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 224
1990 203 0 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 209
1991 156 0 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 166
1992 166 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 173
1993 153 0 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 162
1994 163 1 0 9 1 n/a n/a 0 174
1995 177 2 0 13 1 n/a n/a 0 193
1996 177 2 0 13 1 n/a n/a 0 193
1997 184 2 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 198
1998 188 2 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 197
1999 163 1 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 175
2000 154 2 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 163
2001 146 1 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 152
2002 155 3 0 6 3 n/a n/a 0 167
2003 155 3 0 6 3 n/a n/a 0 167
2004 128 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 5 139
2005 131 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 8 145
2006 95 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 7 107
2007 98 0 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 104
2008 97 1 0 9 2 n/a n/a 0 109
2009 102 1 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 112
2010 96 0 0 13 0 0 1 0 110
2011 93 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 103
2012 88 1 0 13 0 0 0 0 102
2013 102 2 0 19 2 0 0 0 125
2014 93 4 0 19 1 0 1 0 118
2015 85 2 0 18 0 0 1 0 106
2016 94 2 0 21 0 0 1 0 118
2017 89 3 0 18 0 0 1 0 111
2018 99 3 0 17 0 0 2 0 121
2019 94 1 0 18 0 0 2 0 115
2020 98 1 0 17 0 0 2 0 118
2021 111 1 0 15 0 0 2 0 129
2022 111 1 0 13 0 0 4 0 129
2023 124 1 0 9 1 0 4 0 139
2024 111 1 0 13 0 0 4 0 129

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 Stafford Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 203 14.0 14.5 0
1989 224 15.0 14.9 n/a
1990 209 14.3 14.6 0
1991 166 14.3 11.6 n/a
1992 173 16.8 10.2 43.4
1993 162 17.7 9.2 36.4
1994 174 11.5 15.1 48.9
1995 193 13.0 14.8 62.2
1996 193 13.0 14.8 62.2
1997 198 13.7 14.5 63.1
1998 197 13.7 14.4 59.9
1999 175 14.1 12.4 64
2000 163 16.2 10.1 71.8
2001 152 13.2 11.5 67.1
2002 167 10.5 15.9 57.5
2003 167 10.5 15.9 57.5
2004 139 10.9 12.8 65.7
2005 145 10.0 14.5 70.8
2006 107 8.3 12.9 69
2007 104 14.8 7.0 59.6
2008 109 8.3 13.1 65.1
2009 112 11.5 9.7 65.2
2010 110 10.0 11.0 66.4
2011 103 9.5 10.8 70.9
2012 102 9.7 10.4 71.6
2013 125 9.0 13.8 68.8
2014 118 9.0 13.1 72
2015 106 9.0 11.7 64.2
2016 118 9.0 13.1 64.4
2017 111 7.7 14.4 62.2
2018 121 7.7 15.7 69.4
2019 115 7.7 14.9 66.1
2020 118 7.7 15.2 55.9
2021 129 10.2 12.5 61.2
2022 129 9.2 13.9 48.1
2023 139 8.5 16.3 65.5
2024 129 11.5 11.2 65.1

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 Stafford Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 203 14.0 14.5 0
1989 224 15.0 14.9 n/a
1990 209 14.3 14.6 0
1991 166 14.3 11.6 n/a
1992 173 16.8 10.2 43.4
1993 162 17.7 9.2 36.4
1994 174 11.5 15.1 48.9
1995 193 13.0 14.8 62.2
1996 193 13.0 14.8 62.2
1997 198 13.7 14.5 63.1
1998 197 13.7 14.4 59.9
1999 175 14.1 12.4 64
2000 163 16.2 10.1 71.8
2001 152 13.2 11.5 67.1
2002 167 10.5 15.9 57.5
2003 167 10.5 15.9 57.5
2004 139 10.9 12.8 65.7
2005 145 10.0 14.5 70.8
2006 107 8.3 12.9 69
2007 104 14.8 7.0 59.6
2008 109 8.3 13.1 65.1
2009 112 11.5 9.7 65.2
2010 110 10.0 11.0 66.4
2011 103 9.5 10.8 70.9
2012 102 9.7 10.4 71.6
2013 125 9.0 13.8 68.8
2014 118 9.0 13.1 72
2015 106 9.0 11.7 64.2
2016 118 9.0 13.1 64.4
2017 111 7.7 14.4 62.2
2018 121 7.7 15.7 69.4
2019 115 7.7 14.9 66.1
2020 118 7.7 15.2 55.9
2021 129 10.2 12.5 61.2
2022 129 9.2 13.9 48.1
2023 139 8.5 16.3 65.5
2024 129 11.5 11.2 65.1

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 Stafford Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,160 (12.0%) $15,881 (88.0%) $18,041

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Stafford 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 415th of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 502nd of 660 Elementary schools
 13.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Stafford Elementary)15.416.7
 1.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Stafford)15.416.7
 1.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Stafford Elementary)23.150
 26.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Stafford)23.150
 26.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Stafford Elementary)64.321.1
 43.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Stafford)64.321.1
 43.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Stafford Elementary)42.921
 21.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Stafford)42.921
 21.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students115139
 20.9%
African American11
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic189
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White94124
 31.9%
Two or More Races24
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.1%65.5%
 0.6%

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Students who attend Stafford Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Stafford Middle School/High School

Stafford Elementary ranks in the bottom 21.6% of Kansas elementary schools.

Students at Stafford Elementary are 86% White, 10% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 129 students attended Stafford Elementary.


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