Fort Larned Elementary School serves 409 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Fort Larned Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 409 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fort Larned Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Fort Larned Elementary School's student population of 409 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
409 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Fort Larned Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Fort Larned Elementary School is 0.36, 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 1264 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
28%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%

Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
20%

Black
1%
7%

White
79%
63%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 Fort Larned Elementary School's ranking?
Fort Larned Elementary School is ranked #160 out of 1,264 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Fort Larned Elementary School?
409 students attend Fort Larned Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Fort Larned Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Larned Elementary School?
Fort Larned Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fort Larned Elementary School offer ?
Fort Larned Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Fort Larned Elementary School part of?
Fort Larned Elementary School is part of FT Larned School District.
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