Serving 208 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Altamont Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 208 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Altamont Elementary serves the east part of its school district in Altamont, KS, covering an area of approximately 57.4 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 6.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Altamont Elementary School's student population of 208 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
208 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Altamont Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Altamont Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#328 out of 1269 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.3%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Altamont Elementary School's ranking?
Altamont Elementary School is ranked #328 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Altamont Elementary School often compared to?
Altamont Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meadowview Elementary School, Oswego Neosho Hgts Elementary School, Lincoln School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Altamont Elementary School?
208 students attend Altamont Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Altamont Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Altamont Elementary School?
Altamont Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Altamont Elementary School offer ?
Altamont Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Altamont Elementary School part of?
Altamont Elementary School is part of Labette County School District.
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