Atchison Elementary School

825 N 17th Street
Atchison, KS 66002
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 749 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Atchison Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower 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 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 749 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Bottom 50% in KS
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Atchison Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

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School Overview

Atchison Elementary School's student population of 749 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
749 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
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School Rankings

Atchison Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Atchison Elementary School is 0.44, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KS)
#883 out of 1264 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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21%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Atchison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
29%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Atchison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
5%
21%
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Black
9%
6%
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White
73%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in KS.
0.44
This chart display the diversity score of Atchison Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Atchison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Atchison Elementary School's ranking?
Atchison Elementary School is ranked #883 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Atchison Elementary School often compared to?
Atchison Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Atchison County Community Elementary School, Rushville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Atchison Elementary School?
749 students attend Atchison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Atchison Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Atchison Elementary School?
Atchison Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Atchison Elementary School offer ?
Atchison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Atchison Elementary School part of?
Atchison Elementary School is part of Atchison Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 749 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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