Abilene Elementary School
Tel:
(316)755-7020
- Abilene Elementary School serves 299 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 34%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 35%.
School Overview
- Abilene Elementary School's student population of 299 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 299 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Abilene Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Abilene Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Overall School Rank | #118 out of 1,268 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 34% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 19% |
| Black | 1% | 7% |
| White | 86% | 65% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Valley Center Pub Sch School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Abilene Elementary School is The Learning Center (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Valley Center Middle School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is West Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Valley Center West Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 428 students
0.1 miles
501 N Sheridan
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316)755-7030 0.1 PK-4 428 - Valley Center Valley Center Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 454 students
0.3 miles
800 N. Meridian
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316)755-7060 0.3 7-8 454 - Valley Center Valley Center Intermediate School Grades: 5-6 | 426 students
0.4 miles
737 N. Meridian
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316)755-7050 0.4 5-6 426 - Valley Center The Learning Center Grades: 9-12 | 65 students
0.5 miles
426 S. Meridian
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316)755-7080 0.5 9-12 65 - Valley Center Valley Center High School Grades: 9-12 | 858 students
0.5 miles
9600 N. Meridian
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316)755-7070 0.5 9-12 858
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