Lacygne Elementary School

710 Walnut St.
La Cygne, KS 66040
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 209 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lacygne 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to 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 12% 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: 209 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Bottom 50% in KS
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lacygne Elementary School's student population of 209 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
209 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Lacygne 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 Lacygne Elementary School is 0.22, 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)
#642 out of 1264 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-24%
28%
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35-39%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
21%
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Black
2%
6%
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White
88%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.22
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
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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 Lacygne Elementary School's ranking?
Lacygne Elementary School is ranked #642 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Lacygne Elementary School often compared to?
Lacygne Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prairie View Middle School, Jayhawk Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Lacygne Elementary School?
209 students attend Lacygne Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Lacygne Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lacygne Elementary School?
Lacygne Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lacygne Elementary School offer ?
Lacygne Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lacygne Elementary School part of?
Lacygne Elementary School is part of Prairie View School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 209 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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