Waverly Elementary

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Waverly Elementary ranks 113 th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Waverly Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Waverly, Kansas, with 138 students enrolled. The school is part of the Lebo-Waverly school district, which is ranked 39 out of 266 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Waverly Elementary consistently outperforms the state average in proficiency rates for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grade levels. In 2023-2024, the school had 50.79% of students proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 33.55%, and 58.72% proficient or better in Math, compared to 31.6% statewide. Waverly's 5th grade students also performed exceptionally well, with 63.62% proficient or better in Science, compared to the state average of 45.03%. The school's male students ranked 45th out of 605 Kansas elementary schools, and its white students ranked 143rd out of 579 schools, both with 4- and 5-star ratings, respectively.

Waverly Elementary's consistent academic performance and efficient use of resources make it an exemplary model for other elementary schools in the region. The school outperforms the nearby Lebo Elementary in most academic metrics, despite being part of the same school district. Additionally, while Westphalia, a small elementary school in a neighboring district, has a higher per-student spending, it lags behind Waverly in academic performance. Burlington Elementary, a larger school about 15 miles away, has similar academic performance to Waverly in some areas but falls behind in others.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

607 Dane
Waverly, KS 66871

(785) 733-2551

District: Lebo-Waverly

SchoolDigger Rank:
113^th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,360

Students who attend Waverly Elementary usually attend:

High:	Lebo High
	Waverly High

Student/teacher ratio: 15.1

Number of students: 138

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.6%

Two or more races:

4.3%

American Indian:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Waverly Elementary ranks better than 82.7% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.96. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.6%), two or more races (4.3%), American Indian (2.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 39.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Waverly Elementary is 15.1. (See more...)

Compare Waverly Elementary employs 9.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waverly Elementary is $11,360.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Waverly Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Waverly Elementary 113^th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Waverly Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Lebo-Waverly:

SchoolDigger ranks Lebo-Waverly 39^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Waverly Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Waverly Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2006	39.77	410^th	585	29.9%
2007	32.24	484^th	600	19.3%
2008	19.53	546^th	614	11.1%
2009	12.34	576^th	621	7.2%
2010	48.23	408^th	630	35.2%
2011	42.43	458^th	631	27.4%
2012	38.32	525^th	660	20.5%
2013	63.14	298^th	668	55.4%
2015	50.02	353^rd	678	47.9%
2016	44.84	380^th	656	42.1%
2017	40.06	420^th	659	36.3%
2018	57.59	268^th	656	59.1%
2019	48.27	353^rd	667	47.1%
2021	82.93	83^rd	670	87.6%
2022	61.32	234^th	668	65.0%
2023	65.30	190^th	660	71.2%
2024	77.96	113^th	653	82.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Waverly Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	62.56	178^th	546	67.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Waverly Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	88.28	45^th	605	92.6%

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Rank History for White students at Waverly Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	38.88	387^th	574	32.6%
2019	35.77	412^th	592	30.4%
2021	74.02	111^th	587	81.1%
2022	46.71	323^rd	596	45.8%
2023	56.77	230^th	584	60.6%
2024	68.74	143^rd	579	75.3%

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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 Waverly Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	159	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	159
1989	167	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	167
1990	171	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	171
1991	175	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	175
1992	185	0	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	188
1993	180	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	183
1994	183	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	183
1995	176	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	177
1996	176	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	177
1997	180	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	181
1998	138	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	139
1999	134	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	134
2000	141	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	141
2001	138	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	138
2002	132	0	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	138
2003	132	0	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	138
2004	127	0	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	2	134
2005	124	0	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	1	130
2006	127	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	2	133
2007	127	2	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	132
2008	138	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	1	142
2009	137	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	1	141
2010	121	0	0	3	0	0	1	0	125
2011	105	0	0	2	0	0	3	0	110
2012	97	0	0	2	0	0	3	0	102
2013	115	0	0	1	0	0	3	0	119
2014	111	0	0	1	0	0	4	0	116
2015	105	0	0	1	0	0	3	0	109
2016	91	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	93
2017	81	0	0	0	0	0	4	0	85
2018	89	0	1	2	1	0	4	0	97
2019	104	0	2	2	1	0	5	0	114
2020	121	0	2	3	1	0	3	0	130
2021	117	0	2	0	1	0	2	0	122
2022	118	1	2	4	4	0	4	0	133
2023	125	1	1	2	3	0	6	0	138

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 Waverly Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	159	11.0	14.4	0
1989	167	11.0	15.1	n/a
1990	171	12.1	14.1	0
1991	175	11.3	15.4	n/a
1992	188	11.6	16.2	21.3
1993	183	12.6	14.5	15.8
1994	183	13.5	13.6	19.1
1995	177	13.0	13.6	34.5
1996	177	13.0	13.6	34.5
1997	181	14.0	12.9	33.7
1998	139	10.5	13.2	38.8
1999	134	10.5	12.8	37.3
2000	141	12.0	11.8	34.8
2001	138	14.2	9.7	34.8
2002	138	12.4	11.1	44.2
2003	138	12.4	11.1	44.2
2004	134	12.3	10.9	40.9
2005	130	11.7	11.1	38.8
2006	133	10.7	12.4	48.9
2007	132	11.1	11.9	48.5
2008	142	8.7	16.3	48.2
2009	141	9.3	15.2	49.3
2010	125	9.3	13.4	58.4
2011	110	12.0	9.1	59.1
2012	102	12.3	8.2	59.8
2013	119	11.3	10.5	50.4
2014	116	12.3	9.4	48.3
2015	109	12.0	9.0	44
2016	93	10.0	9.3	37.6
2017	85	9.1	9.3	31.8
2018	97	8.6	11.2	32
2019	114	8.6	13.2	33.3
2020	130	n/a	n/a	37.7
2021	122	9.1	13.4	29.5
2022	133	8.1	16.4	40.6
2023	138	9.1	15.1	39.9

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 Waverly Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	159	11.0	14.4	0
1989	167	11.0	15.1	n/a
1990	171	12.1	14.1	0
1991	175	11.3	15.4	n/a
1992	188	11.6	16.2	21.3
1993	183	12.6	14.5	15.8
1994	183	13.5	13.6	19.1
1995	177	13.0	13.6	34.5
1996	177	13.0	13.6	34.5
1997	181	14.0	12.9	33.7
1998	139	10.5	13.2	38.8
1999	134	10.5	12.8	37.3
2000	141	12.0	11.8	34.8
2001	138	14.2	9.7	34.8
2002	138	12.4	11.1	44.2
2003	138	12.4	11.1	44.2
2004	134	12.3	10.9	40.9
2005	130	11.7	11.1	38.8
2006	133	10.7	12.4	48.9
2007	132	11.1	11.9	48.5
2008	142	8.7	16.3	48.2
2009	141	9.3	15.2	49.3
2010	125	9.3	13.4	58.4
2011	110	12.0	9.1	59.1
2012	102	12.3	8.2	59.8
2013	119	11.3	10.5	50.4
2014	116	12.3	9.4	48.3
2015	109	12.0	9.0	44
2016	93	10.0	9.3	37.6
2017	85	9.1	9.3	31.8
2018	97	8.6	11.2	32
2019	114	8.6	13.2	33.3
2020	130	n/a	n/a	37.7
2021	122	9.1	13.4	29.5
2022	133	8.1	16.4	40.6
2023	138	9.1	15.1	39.9

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 Waverly Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,892 (16.7%)	$9,468 (83.3%)	$11,360

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Waverly Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 353^rd of 667 Elementary schools	Ranks 190^th of 660 Elementary schools	24.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Waverly Elementary)	42.9	37.5	5.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lebo-Waverly)	51.6	52.5	0.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	40.6	38.1	2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Waverly Elementary)	46.7	75	28.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lebo-Waverly)	59.4	70	10.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	50.3	50.4	0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Waverly Elementary)	33.3	34.8	1.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lebo-Waverly)	34.4	46.2	11.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	47.6	42.8	4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Waverly Elementary)	46.7	21.7	24.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lebo-Waverly)	34.4	38.5	4.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	36.1	37.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Waverly Elementary)	52.9	64.3	11.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lebo-Waverly)	50	71	21%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	43.5	39.6	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Waverly Elementary)	23.5	57.1	33.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lebo-Waverly)	23.3	45.2	21.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	31.3	0.6%
5th Grade Science (Waverly Elementary)	41.2	53.8	12.7%
5th Grade Science (Lebo-Waverly)	38.7	50	11.3%
5th Grade Science (Kansas)	43.1	42.1	1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	114	138	21.1%
African American	0	1
American Indian	1	3	200%
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	2	2
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	104	125	20.2%
Two or More Races	5	6	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33.3%	39.9%	6.5%

Schools Near Waverly 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 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th 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 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Waverly Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	607 Dane	Waverly	66871	Coffey County	Lebo-Waverly	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 733-2551	138	9	15.1	39.9%	125 (90.6%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.4%)	1 (0.7%)	3 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.3%)	78	113^th of 653 public elementary schools	82.7%		65.3	190^th of 660 public elementary schools	71.2%	77	59.1	47.4	45.5				50.8	63.6	68.4	45.4				58.7	63.6		63.6	$11,360	$1,892	$9,468
Williamsburg Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	140 North Louisa	Williamsburg	66095	Franklin County	West Franklin	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 746-5777	102	9	12.0	48.0%	93 (91.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.9%)	1 (1.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.9%)	29.1	488^th of 653 public elementary schools	25.3%		36	444^th of 660 public elementary schools	32.7%	44	13.3	16.7	37.5				23.3	13.3	27.3	40.0				26.8	40.0		40.0	$14,926	$5,192	$9,734
Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	213 N 8th	Quenemo	66528	Osage County	Marais Des Cygnes Valley	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 759-3512	91	9	10.3	59.3%	84 (92.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	1 (1.1%)	2 (2.2%)	49.8	329^th of 653 public elementary schools	49.6%		71	154^th of 660 public elementary schools	76.7%	175	25.0	58.3	35.7				39.5	33.3	50.0	28.6				36.8	50.0		50.0	$11,860	$1,032	$10,828
Lebo Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	415 N Ogden St	Lebo	66856	Coffey County	Lebo-Waverly	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 256-6161	141	9	15.6	36.2%	134 (95.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	80.6	101^st of 653 public elementary schools	84.5%		81.4	95^th of 660 public elementary schools	85.6%	6	60.0	58.3	55.6				57.9	80.0	58.3	27.8				54.4	66.7		66.7	$10,730	$1,678	$9,053
Lyndon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	421 East 6th St	Lyndon	66451	Osage County	Lyndon	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 828-4622	303	24	12.5	40.9%	282 (93.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.3%)	48.3	344^th of 653 public elementary schools	47.3%		60.9	222^nd of 660 public elementary schools	66.4%	122	10.3	52.0	46.4	35.5	21.2	35.3	32.8	34.5	32.0	32.1	25.8	15.2	18.2	25.7	64.3	47.1	54.8	$11,857	$415	$11,442
Westphalia	Public	PK, KG-8	500 Liberty St.	Westphalia	66093	Anderson County	Garnett	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 489-2511	52	7	7.6	46.2%	52 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							36.7							20.0				$20,399	$2,767	$17,632
Burlington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	706 Niagara Street	Burlington	66839	Coffey County	Burlington	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 364-8882	331	25	13.5	49.2%	296 (89.4%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.0%)	64.6	200^th of 653 public elementary schools	69.4%		64.8	195^th of 660 public elementary schools	70.5%	5	42.9	41.1					41.9	70.0	44.6					56.6				$11,600	$716	$10,884

Frequently Asked Questions about Waverly Elementary

Is Waverly Elementary a good school?

Waverly Elementary ranks 113^th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Waverly Elementary?

Students at Waverly Elementary are 91% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 1% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Waverly Elementary attend?

Students who attend Waverly Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Lebo High
High : Waverly High

How many students attend Waverly Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 138 students attended Waverly Elementary.

What district is Waverly Elementary in?

Lebo-Waverly

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