Axtell Elementary School

504 Pine Street
Axtell, KS 66403
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 115 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Axtell Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 115 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Top 50% in KS
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Axtell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

School Overview

Axtell Elementary School's student population of 115 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
115 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

Axtell 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 Axtell Elementary School is 0.10, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KS)
#421 out of 1264 schools
(Top 50%)
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40-44%
28%
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35-39%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
1%
21%
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Black
1%
6%
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White
95%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.10
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
10%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Axtell Elementary School's ranking?
Axtell Elementary School is ranked #421 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Axtell Elementary School?
115 students attend Axtell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Axtell Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Axtell Elementary School?
Axtell Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Axtell Elementary School offer ?
Axtell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Axtell Elementary School part of?
Axtell Elementary School is part of Prairie Hills School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 115 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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