Alma Elementary School
Tel:
(785)765-3349
- Alma Elementary School serves 109 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40-49% (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 50-59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 35%.
School Overview
- Alma Elementary School's student population of 109 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 109 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 7 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Alma Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Alma Elementary School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.31. 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 | #137 out of 1,268 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-49% | 34% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-59% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 19% |
| Black | n/a | 7% |
| White | 84% | 65% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.28 | 0.31 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 27% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wabaunsee School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Alma Elementary School is Wabaunsee Senior High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Wabaunsee Junior High School (7.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Paxico Middle School (7.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Alma Wabaunsee Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 150 students
0.4 miles
912 Missouri
Alma, KS 66401
(785)765-3315 0.4 9-12 150 - Paxico Paxico Middle School Grades: 5-6 | 61 students
7.4 miles
227 Emporia
Paxico, KS 66526
(785)636-5343 7.4 5-6 61 - Paxico Wabaunsee Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 68 students
7.5 miles
112 Elm
Paxico, KS 66526
(785)636-5353 7.5 7-8 68 - Wamego Central Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 382 students
12.9 miles
900 7th Street
Wamego, KS 66547
(785)456-7278 12.9 PK-2 382 - Wamego West Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 356 students
12.9 miles
1911 6th St
Wamego, KS 66547
(785)456-8333 12.9 3-5 356
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