Serving 196 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bluemont Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 196 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bluemont Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Bluemont Elementary School's student population of 196 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
196 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bluemont Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bluemont Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#235 out of 1264 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
11%
21%
Black
12%
6%
White
66%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bluemont Elementary School's ranking?
Bluemont Elementary School is ranked #235 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Bluemont Elementary School often compared to?
Bluemont Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Theo Roosevelt Elementary School, Marlatt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Bluemont Elementary School?
196 students attend Bluemont Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Bluemont Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bluemont Elementary School?
Bluemont Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bluemont Elementary School offer ?
Bluemont Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bluemont Elementary School part of?
Bluemont Elementary School is part of Manhattan-Ogden School District.
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