John Fiske Elementary School
Tel:
(913)627-4850
- John Fiske Elementary School serves 1,060 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 34%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 39:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 35%.
Top Placements
John Fiske Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- John Fiske Elementary School's student population of 1,060 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 1,060 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- The diversity score of John Fiske Elementary School is 0.50, 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 | #1062 out of 1,268 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 34% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 39:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 6% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 69% | 19% |
| Black | 11% | 7% |
| White | 12% | 65% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 66% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kansas City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to John Fiske Elementary School is J C Harmon High School (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Central Middle School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Whittier Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Kansas City Whittier Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 667 students
0.7 miles
295 S 10th Street
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913)627-6400 0.7 K-5 667 - Kansas City Central Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 725 students
0.8 miles
925 Ivandale
Kansas City, KS 66101
(913)627-6150 0.8 6-8 725 - Kansas City Argentine Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 699 students
1.2 miles
2123 Ruby Avenue
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913)627-6750 1.2 6-8 699 - Kansas City Emerson Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 206 students
1.4 miles
1429 S 29th
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913)627-5900 1.4 K-5 206 - Kansas City M E Pearson Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 643 students
1.5 miles
310 N 11th St
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913)627-3150 1.5 PK-5 643
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