Serving 307 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Alta Brown Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 307 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alta Brown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Alta Brown Elementary School's student population of 307 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
307 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Alta Brown 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 Alta Brown Elementary School is 0.37, 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
#623 out of 1264 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
78%
21%
Black
3%
6%
White
14%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alta Brown Elementary School's ranking?
Alta Brown Elementary School is ranked #623 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Alta Brown Elementary School often compared to?
Alta Brown Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Alta Brown Elementary School?
307 students attend Alta Brown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Alta Brown Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alta Brown Elementary School?
Alta Brown Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Alta Brown Elementary School offer ?
Alta Brown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Alta Brown Elementary School part of?
Alta Brown Elementary School is part of Garden City School District.
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