Serving 90 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Clifton-clyde Grade School K-3 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
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 Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 90 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Clifton-Clyde Grade School K-3 serves an attendance zone that covers the entire school district, encompassing approximately 254.5 square miles around Clifton, KS. The typical drive to the school is between 15 to 20 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 9.4 miles and the furthest edge located 14 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Clifton-clyde Grade School K-3 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Clifton-clyde Grade School K-3's student population of 90 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
90 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Clifton-clyde Grade School K-3 ranks within the top 20% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clifton-clyde Grade School K-3 is 0.10, 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
#209 out of 1269 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
23%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
White
95%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)1.1%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Clifton-clyde Grade School K-3's ranking?
Clifton-clyde Grade School K-3 is ranked #209 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Clifton-clyde Grade School K-3?
90 students attend Clifton-clyde Grade School K-3.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Clifton-clyde Grade School K-3 students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clifton-clyde Grade School K-3?
Clifton-clyde Grade School K-3 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Clifton-clyde Grade School K-3 offer ?
Clifton-clyde Grade School K-3 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Clifton-clyde Grade School K-3 part of?
Clifton-clyde Grade School K-3 is part of Clifton-Clyde School District.
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