Funston Elementary School (Closed 2005)
Funston Elementary School served 254 students in grades 3-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 37% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Kansas state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
254 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
6%
20%
Black
23%
7%
White
63%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2004-2005 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
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