Alma Elementary School
Tel:
(785) 765-3349
- Alma Elementary School serves 101 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 33%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Alma Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to 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 36% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Alma Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Alma Elementary School's student population of 101 students has declined by 5% 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 | 101 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 7 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Alma Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,265 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Alma Elementary School is 0.28, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #109 out of 1265 schools (Top 10%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-59% | 33% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-69% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 20% |
| Black | n/a | 7% |
| White | 84% | 64% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 9% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.28 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 23% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 15% | 10% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wabaunsee School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 | 147 students
0.4 miles
912 Missouri
Alma, KS 66401
(785) 765-3315 0.4 9-12 147 - Paxico Paxico Middle School Grades: 5-6 | 79 students
7.4 miles
227 Emporia
Paxico, KS 66526
(785) 636-5343 7.4 5-6 79 - Paxico Wabaunsee Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 61 students
7.5 miles
112 Elm
Paxico, KS 66526
(785) 636-5353 7.5 7-8 61 - Wamego Central Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 385 students
12.9 miles
900 7th Street
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-7278 12.9 PK-2 385 - Wamego West Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 352 students
12.9 miles
1911 6th St
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-8333 12.9 3-5 352
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