Serving 343 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Geo E Nettels Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 343 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: GEO E NETTELS ELEM serves a central area in Pittsburg, KS, covering approximately 4.2 square miles. Families can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest zone edge located about 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Geo E Nettels Elementary School's student population of 343 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
343 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Geo E Nettels Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Geo E Nettels Elementary School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#367 out of 1269 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
61%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
7%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.7%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Dragons
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 #367 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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 Westside Elementary School, Lakeside 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 31% KS state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Geo E Nettels Elementary School?
343 students attend Geo E Nettels Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Geo E Nettels Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hawaiian, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Geo E Nettels Elementary School?
Geo E Nettels Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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