Heusner Elementary School
Tel:
(785)309-4200
- Heusner Elementary School serves 413 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 37% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 34%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 35%.
School Overview
- Heusner Elementary School's student population of 413 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 413 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Heusner Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Heusner Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Overall School Rank | #411 out of 1,268 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 34% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 19% |
| Black | 2% | 7% |
| White | 70% | 65% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 50% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 17% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Salina School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Heusner Elementary School is Salina High Central (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Salina South Middle School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Salina South Middle School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Salina Salina High Central Grades: 9-12 | 1028 students
0.7 miles
650 E Crawford
Salina, KS 67401
(785)309-3500 0.7 9-12 1028 - Salina Salina South Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 811 students
0.8 miles
2015 Simmons
Salina, KS 67401
(785)309-3900 0.8 6-8 811 - Salina Stewart Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 400 students
0.9 miles
2123 Roach
Salina, KS 67401
(785)309-4450 0.9 PK-5 400 - Salina Salina High South Grades: 9-12 | 1039 students
1.3 miles
730 E Magnolia Rd
Salina, KS 67401
(785)309-3700 1.3 9-12 1039 - Salina Sunset Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 439 students
1.5 miles
1510 W Republic
Salina, KS 67401
(785)309-4520 1.5 PK-5 439
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