Funston Elementary School (Closed 2005)

Funston Elementary School serves 254 students in grades 3-5. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 37% of the student body (majority Black), which was equal to the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
254 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2004-2005 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KS)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
5%
1%
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Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
6%
21%
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Black
23%
6%
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White
63%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.55
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Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
10%
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School District Name
Source: 2004-2005 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Funston Elementary School?
254 students attend Funston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Funston Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Funston Elementary School?
Funston Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Funston Elementary School offer ?
Funston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Funston Elementary School part of?
Funston Elementary School is part of Wichita School District.

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