Lucas/Sylvan Elementary Unified

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Lucas/Sylvan Elementary Unified ranks 341 st of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lucas/Sylvan Elementary Unified is a public elementary school located in Lucas, Kansas, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 137 students. The school is part of the Sylvan Grove school district, which is ranked 190 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's academic performance has been mixed, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (33.88%) and Mathematics (38.97%) slightly above the state averages in the 2023-2024 school year. However, the school's 6th grade English Language Arts proficiency (9.09%) was significantly lower than the state average (33.54%). Compared to the nearby Tipton Community School, Lucas/Sylvan Elementary Unified had lower proficiency rates in both English Language Arts (65.78% vs. 33.88%) and Mathematics (68.41% vs. 38.97%). The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from 95th out of 670 Kansas elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 341st out of 653 in 2023-2024, and its SchoolDigger rating has varied from 4 stars to 2 stars out of 5.

The school has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 40.6% to 54.74% over the past few years, which is higher than the nearby Tipton Community School (10.2% in 2022-2023). This suggests that Lucas/Sylvan Elementary Unified may be serving a more economically disadvantaged population, which could be a factor in the school's academic performance and may require additional resources and support to address the needs of these students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

130 N Greeley
Lucas, KS 67648

(785) 525-6244

District: Sylvan Grove

SchoolDigger Rank:
341^st of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,769

Students who attend Lucas/Sylvan Elementary Unified usually attend:

High:

Sylvan-Lucas Unified Junior Senior

Student/teacher ratio: 11.2

Number of students: 137

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.0%

Two or more races:

5.1%

Hispanic:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lucas/Sylvan Elementary Unified ranks worse than 52.2% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.79. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92%), two or more races (5.1%), Hispanic (2.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 54.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lucas/Sylvan Elementary Unified is 11.2. (See more...)

Compare Lucas/Sylvan Elementary Unified employs 12.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lucas/Sylvan Elementary Unified is $14,769.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lucas/Sylvan Elementary Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Lucas/Sylvan Elementary Unified 341^st of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Lucas/Sylvan Elementary Unified in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Sylvan Grove:

SchoolDigger ranks Sylvan Grove 190^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lucas/Sylvan Elementary Unified

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Rank History for all students at Lucas/Sylvan Elementary Unified

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2012	62.95	298^th	660	54.8%
2013	73.10	163^rd	668	75.6%
2015	56.47	286^th	678	57.8%
2016	71.16	167^th	656	74.5%
2017	66.94	196^th	659	70.3%
2018	59.50	246^th	656	62.5%
2019	53.63	295^th	667	55.8%
2021	80.77	95^th	670	85.8%
2022	77.51	116^th	668	82.6%
2023	65.03	194^th	660	70.6%
2024	48.79	341^st	653	47.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Lucas/Sylvan Elementary Unified

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	70.18	148^th	574	74.2%
2019	62.52	199^th	591	66.3%

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Rank History for White students at Lucas/Sylvan Elementary Unified

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	55.04	250^th	574	56.4%
2019	48.51	302^nd	592	49.0%
2021	75.87	98^th	587	83.3%
2022	67.80	148^th	596	75.2%
2023	63.16	184^th	584	68.5%
2024	36.79	397^th	579	31.4%

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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 Lucas/Sylvan Elementary Unified

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2011	135	2	0	12	1	0	150
2012	143	1	0	6	3	0	153
2013	152	1	0	6	3	0	162
2014	158	1	0	3	2	0	164
2015	146	1	0	2	3	0	152
2016	148	1	0	0	0	1	150
2017	135	2	0	4	0	4	145
2018	133	2	1	6	1	2	145
2019	126	2	1	6	0	5	140
2020	122	2	1	7	0	5	137
2021	114	0	1	5	0	4	124
2022	119	0	1	5	0	8	133
2023	126	0	1	3	0	7	137

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 Lucas/Sylvan Elementary Unified

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	150	8.5	17.6	50.7
2012	153	10.5	14.5	49
2013	162	9.9	16.3	43.8
2014	164	9.9	16.5	45.7
2015	152	10.0	15.2	50.7
2016	150	10.0	15.0	46.7
2017	145	9.2	15.7	54.5
2018	145	8.7	16.6	45.5
2019	140	9.7	14.4	52.9
2020	137	10.7	12.8	47.4
2021	124	10.7	11.5	50
2022	133	10.7	12.4	40.6
2023	137	12.2	11.2	54.7

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 Lucas/Sylvan Elementary Unified

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	150	8.5	17.6	50.7
2012	153	10.5	14.5	49
2013	162	9.9	16.3	43.8
2014	164	9.9	16.5	45.7
2015	152	10.0	15.2	50.7
2016	150	10.0	15.0	46.7
2017	145	9.2	15.7	54.5
2018	145	8.7	16.6	45.5
2019	140	9.7	14.4	52.9
2020	137	10.7	12.8	47.4
2021	124	10.7	11.5	50
2022	133	10.7	12.4	40.6
2023	137	12.2	11.2	54.7

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 Lucas/Sylvan Elementary Unified

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$407 (2.8%)	$14,363 (97.3%)	$14,769

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lucas/Sylvan Elementary Unified

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 295^th of 667 Elementary schools	Ranks 194^th of 660 Elementary schools	14.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lucas/Sylvan Elementary Unified)	41.2	46.1	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sylvan Grove)	41.2	46.1	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	40.6	38.1	2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lucas/Sylvan Elementary Unified)	41.2	53.8	12.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sylvan Grove)	41.2	53.8	12.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	50.3	50.4	0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lucas/Sylvan Elementary Unified)	55.6	60	4.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sylvan Grove)	55.6	60	4.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	47.6	42.8	4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lucas/Sylvan Elementary Unified)	22.2	73.3	51.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sylvan Grove)	22.2	73.3	51.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	36.1	37.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lucas/Sylvan Elementary Unified)	47.6	50	2.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sylvan Grove)	47.6	50	2.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	43.5	39.6	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lucas/Sylvan Elementary Unified)	28.6	25	3.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sylvan Grove)	28.6	25	3.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	31.3	0.6%
5th Grade Science (Lucas/Sylvan Elementary Unified)	66.7	41.7	25%
5th Grade Science (Sylvan Grove)	66.7	41.7	25%
5th Grade Science (Kansas)	43.1	42.1	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lucas/Sylvan Elementary Unified)	31.6	30.8	0.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sylvan Grove)	31.6	30.8	0.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	38.4	33.7	4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lucas/Sylvan Elementary Unified)	52.6	46.1	6.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sylvan Grove)	52.6	46.1	6.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	29.9	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	140	137	2.1%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	6	3	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	126	126
Two or More Races	5	7	40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	52.9%	54.7%	1.9%

Schools Near Lucas/Sylvan Elementary Unified

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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 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics 6th 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
Lucas/Sylvan Elementary Unified	Public	PK, KG-6	130 N Greeley	Lucas	67648	Russell County	Sylvan Grove	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 525-6244	137	12	11.2	54.7%	126 (92.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.1%)	48.8	341^st of 653 public elementary schools	47.8%		65	194^th of 660 public elementary schools	70.6%	147	38.1	41.7	40.0	9.1	33.9	61.9	16.7	26.7	36.4	39.0	73.3	73.3	$14,769	$407	$14,363
Wilson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3009 Ave. D	Wilson	67490	Ellsworth County	Central Plains	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 658-3555	96	10	9.3	59.4%	87 (90.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.1%)	34.9	450^th of 653 public elementary schools	31.1%		64.8	196^th of 660 public elementary schools	70.3%	254			18.2		33.3			45.5		47.2	27.3	27.3	$14,367	$1,258	$13,109
Tipton Community School	Public	K-8	209 State St.	Tipton	67485	Mitchell County	Waconda	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 373-5355	49	4	13.0	10.2%	49 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		70.0			65.8		90.0			68.4		53.3	$14,713	$434	$14,279

Frequently Asked Questions about Lucas/Sylvan Elementary Unified

What schools do graduates of Lucas/Sylvan Elementary Unified attend?

Students who attend Lucas/Sylvan Elementary Unified usually go on to attend:

High : Sylvan-Lucas Unified Junior Senior

What is the racial makeup of Lucas/Sylvan Elementary Unified?

Students at Lucas/Sylvan Elementary Unified are 92% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Is Lucas/Sylvan Elementary Unified a good school?

Lucas/Sylvan Elementary Unified ranks 341^st of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Lucas/Sylvan Elementary Unified?

In the 2022-23 school year, 137 students attended Lucas/Sylvan Elementary Unified.

What district is Lucas/Sylvan Elementary Unified in?

Sylvan Grove

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