Douglass Elementary School serves 257 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Douglass Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 257 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Douglass Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Douglass Elementary School's student population of 257 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
257 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Douglass Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 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 Douglass Elementary School is 0.52, 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
#1248 out of 1264 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
61%
20%
Black
33%
7%
White
2%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Douglass Elementary School's ranking?
Douglass Elementary School is ranked #1248 out of 1,264 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Douglass Elementary School?
257 students attend Douglass Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Douglass Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Douglass Elementary School?
Douglass Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Douglass Elementary School offer ?
Douglass Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Douglass Elementary School part of?
Douglass Elementary School is part of Kansas City School District.
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