Serving 122 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, C 4 Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 122 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: C 4 Elem serves the eastern part of Arkansas City, KS, covering an attendance zone of approximately 65.7 square miles. Families in this area typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 8.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
C 4 Elementary School's student population of 122 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
122 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
C 4 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 C 4 Elementary School is 0.38, 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
#697 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
10%
23%
Black
1%
7%
White
78%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.2%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is C 4 Elementary School's ranking?
C 4 Elementary School is ranked #697 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend C 4 Elementary School?
122 students attend C 4 Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of C 4 Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of C 4 Elementary School?
C 4 Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does C 4 Elementary School offer ?
C 4 Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is C 4 Elementary School part of?
C 4 Elementary School is part of Arkansas City School District.
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