Serving 295 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Schwegler Elementary School ranks in the top 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 295 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Schwegler Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Schwegler Elementary School's student population of 295 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
295 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Schwegler Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Schwegler Elementary School is 0.71, which is more 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
#599 out of 1264 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
23%
21%
Black
12%
6%
White
45%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 Schwegler Elementary School's ranking?
Schwegler Elementary School is ranked #599 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Schwegler Elementary School often compared to?
Schwegler Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hillcrest 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 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Schwegler Elementary School?
295 students attend Schwegler Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Schwegler Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Schwegler Elementary School?
Schwegler Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Schwegler Elementary School offer ?
Schwegler Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Schwegler Elementary School part of?
Schwegler Elementary School is part of Lawrence School District.
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