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Damar Elementary School

402 3rd Street
Damar, KS 67632

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Damar Elementary School serves 54 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Damar Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 9% 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: 54 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in KS
Math Proficiency
: 21-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≥50% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Damar Elementary School's student population of 54 students has grown by 17% over five school years.

The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

54 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Damar Elementary School is ranked within the top 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 Damar Elementary School is 0.17, 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

This School

State Level (KS)

Overall Testing Rank

#414 out of 1264 schools
(Top 50%)

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

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

21-39%

28%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Damar 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)

≥50%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Damar 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

8:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Damar Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

n/a

20%

Black

White

91%

63%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Damar 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

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.17

0.56

This chart display the diversity score of Damar 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

35%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Damar 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

15%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Palco School District

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Damar Elementary School's ranking?

Damar Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for: Most improved public schools (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

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

21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).

How many students attend Damar Elementary School?

54 students attend Damar Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

91% of Damar Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.

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

Damar Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Damar Elementary School offer ?

Damar Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Damar Elementary School part of?

Damar Elementary School is part of Palco School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 54 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 21-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≥50% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education