Serving 200 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, I X L Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower 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 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 200 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: I X L Elementary serves the southern part of Arkansas City, KS, encompassing an area of approximately 24.5 square miles. Most students typically live within a 10-12 minute drive from the school, with the furthest distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone being about 6.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
I X L Elementary School's student population of 200 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
200 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
I X L Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of I X L Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#1118 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
30%
23%
Black
2%
7%
White
55%
60%
Hawaiian
5%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is I X L Elementary School's ranking?
I X L Elementary School is ranked #1118 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend I X L Elementary School?
200 students attend I X L Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of I X L Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of I X L Elementary School?
I X L Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does I X L Elementary School offer ?
I X L Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is I X L Elementary School part of?
I X L Elementary School is part of Arkansas City School District.
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