Serving 267 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Bluestem Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 267 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Bluestem Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Leon, KS, spanning approximately 373.4 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone edge being about 11.1 miles and the furthest edge located 20.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bluestem Elementary School's student population of 267 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
267 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bluestem Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bluestem Elementary School is 0.17, 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
#733 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.4%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Bluestem Elementary School's ranking?
Bluestem Elementary School is ranked #733 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Bluestem Elementary School often compared to?
Bluestem Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ewalt Elementary School 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 31% KS state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Bluestem Elementary School?
267 students attend Bluestem Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Bluestem Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bluestem Elementary School?
Bluestem Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bluestem Elementary School offer ?
Bluestem Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bluestem Elementary School part of?
Bluestem Elementary School is part of Bluestem School District.
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