Serving 317 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Scarborough 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 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 317 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- 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
Scarborough Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Scarborough Elementary School's student population of 317 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
317 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Scarborough 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 Scarborough Elementary School is 0.49, 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
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
12%
21%
Black
9%
6%
White
70%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scarborough Elementary School's ranking?
Scarborough 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 Scarborough Elementary School often compared to?
Scarborough Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunnyside 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 Scarborough Elementary School?
317 students attend Scarborough Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Scarborough Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Scarborough Elementary School?
Scarborough Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Scarborough Elementary School offer ?
Scarborough Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Scarborough Elementary School part of?
Scarborough Elementary School is part of Olathe School District.
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