Serving 274 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Geo E Nettels Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 274 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Geo E Nettels Elementary School's student population of 274 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
274 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Geo E Nettels Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Geo E Nettels Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#402 out of 1264 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
11%
21%
Black
4%
6%
White
65%
63%
Hawaiian
7%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Geo E Nettels Elementary School's ranking?
Geo E Nettels Elementary School is ranked #402 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Geo E Nettels Elementary School often compared to?
Geo E Nettels Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeside Elementary School, Westside Elementary School, Meadowlark Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Geo E Nettels Elementary School?
274 students attend Geo E Nettels Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Geo E Nettels Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Geo E Nettels Elementary School?
Geo E Nettels Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Geo E Nettels Elementary School offer ?
Geo E Nettels Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Geo E Nettels Elementary School part of?
Geo E Nettels Elementary School is part of Pittsburg School District.
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