Serving 258 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gray Hawk Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 258 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gray Hawk 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
Gray Hawk Elementary School's student population of 258 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
258 students
Gender %
![This chart displays gender of Gray Hawk Elementary School This chart displays gender of Gray Hawk Elementary School](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/gender/158000/158428/gray-hawk-elementary-school-chart-byYcQUt.png)
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
![This chart displays the students of Gray Hawk Elementary School by grade. This chart displays the students of Gray Hawk Elementary School by grade.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/students_by_grade/158000/158428/gray-hawk-elementary-school-chart-btzShux.png)
School Rankings
Gray Hawk Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gray Hawk Elementary School is 0.32, 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
#84 out of 1280 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
10%
21%
Black
2%
6%
White
82%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Gray Hawk Elementary School. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Gray Hawk Elementary School.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/158000/158428/gray-hawk-elementary-school-chart-btzShuU.png)
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kansas. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kansas.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/158000/158428/gray-hawk-elementary-school-chart-qE6mKy.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gray Hawk Elementary School's ranking?
Gray Hawk Elementary School is ranked #84 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Gray Hawk Elementary School?
258 students attend Gray Hawk Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Gray Hawk Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gray Hawk Elementary School?
Gray Hawk Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gray Hawk Elementary School offer ?
Gray Hawk Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Gray Hawk Elementary School part of?
Gray Hawk Elementary School is part of Basehor-Linwood School District.
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