Serving 158 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Walton Rural Life Center ranks in the top 50% 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to 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 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 158 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Walton Rural Life Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Walton Rural Life Center's student population of 158 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
158 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Walton Rural Life Center 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 Walton Rural Life Center is 0.41, 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
#421 out of 1264 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
14%
21%
Black
1%
6%
White
75%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
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 Walton Rural Life Center's ranking?
Walton Rural Life Center is ranked #421 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
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 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Walton Rural Life Center?
158 students attend Walton Rural Life Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Walton Rural Life Center students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walton Rural Life Center?
Walton Rural Life Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Walton Rural Life Center offer ?
Walton Rural Life Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Walton Rural Life Center part of?
Walton Rural Life Center is part of Newton School District.
School Reviews
5 4/11/2011
This is the best education a child can receive at a public school. Two of the last four years it has been in the top 5% of all elementary schools in the state. Project based learning with emphasis in Ag and Technology. Growing quickly, kids on enrollment list through 2016 (yes, babies)
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