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Atchison Elementary School

825 N 17th Street
Atchison, KS 66002

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Atchison Elementary School serves 760 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Atchison Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 760 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 27%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in KS
Math Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

School Overview

Atchison Elementary School's student population of 760 students has declined by 12% over five school years.

The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

760 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

59 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Atchison Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Atchison Elementary School is 0.45, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (KS)

Overall Testing Rank

#883 out of 1264 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Atchison Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

21%

28%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Atchison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

29%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Atchison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

American Indian

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

20%

Black

10%

White

73%

63%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Atchison Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

12%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.45

0.56

This chart display the diversity score of Atchison Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

51%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Atchison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

10%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Atchison Public Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Atchison Elementary School often compared to?

Atchison Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rushville Elementary School, Atchison County Community Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).

How many students attend Atchison Elementary School?

760 students attend Atchison Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

73% of Atchison Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Atchison Elementary School?

Atchison Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Atchison Elementary School offer ?

Atchison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Atchison Elementary School part of?

Atchison Elementary School is part of Atchison Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 760 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 27%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education