Dighton Elementary School
Tel:
(620)397-5319
- Dighton Elementary School serves 143 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 34%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 35%.
School Overview
- Dighton Elementary School's student population of 143 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 143 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Dighton Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Dighton Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Overall School Rank | #247 out of 1,268 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 34% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 19% |
| Black | n/a | 7% |
| White | 88% | 65% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.21 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dighton School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Dighton Elementary School is Dighton High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Dighton High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Healy Elementary School (11.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Dighton Dighton High School Grades: 7-12 | 105 students
0.2 miles
200 S Wichita
Dighton, KS 67839
(620)397-5333 0.2 7-12 105 - Healy Healy Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 39 students
11.3 miles
5006 North Dodge Rd
Healy, KS 67850
(620)398-2248 11.3 PK-6 39 - Healy Healy High School Grades: 7-12 | 31 students
11.3 miles
5006 North Dodge Rd
Healy, KS 67850
(620)398-2248 11.3 7-12 31 - Scott City Scott City Lower Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 441 students
23.8 miles
410 East 8th
Scott City, KS 67871
(620)872-7660 23.8 PK-4 441 - Scott City Scott City High School Grades: 9-12 | 293 students
24.0 miles
712 Main
Scott City, KS 67871
(620)872-7620 24.0 9-12 293
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