Serving 44 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Damar Elementary School 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 <50% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 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 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in KS
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Damar Elementary School's student population of 44 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
44 students
![This chart displays total students of Damar Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays total students of Damar Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/148000/148470/damar-elementary-school-chart-52pW1i.png)
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
![This chart displays the total teachers of Damar Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the total teachers of Damar Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_teachers/148000/148470/damar-elementary-school-chart-bg2FZA7.png)
Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Damar Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Damar 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#160 out of 1280 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
![This chart displays the overall school rank of Damar Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of Damar Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/148000/148470/damar-elementary-school-chart-FqkbPj.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
![This chart displays 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 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays 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 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/148000/148470/damar-elementary-school-chart-b3UfDyM.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
32%
![This chart displays 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 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays 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 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/148000/148470/damar-elementary-school-chart-bu6QTOK.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
![This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Damar Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Damar Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/teacher_student_ratio/148000/148470/damar-elementary-school-chart-G8AjNN.png)
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
21%
Black
n/a
6%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Damar Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Damar Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/148000/148470/damar-elementary-school-chart-jpB5KO.png)
White
95%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
![This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Damar Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Damar Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/two_or_more_races_students_ethnicity/148000/148470/damar-elementary-school-chart-1KO7wb.png)
All Ethnic Groups
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Damar Elementary School. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Damar Elementary School.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/148000/148470/damar-elementary-school-chart-beBXsdz.png)
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kansas. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kansas.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/148000/148470/damar-elementary-school-chart-bnR8NTa.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Damar Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Damar Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/148000/148470/damar-elementary-school-chart-b0OBINg.png)
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
10%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Damar Elementary School's ranking?
Damar Elementary School is ranked #160 out of 1,280 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Damar Elementary School?
44 students attend Damar Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Damar Elementary School students are White, and 5% 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 6:1, 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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