Junction Elementary School
Junction Elementary School serves 251 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Junction Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 251 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Junction Elementary School's student population of 251 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
251 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Junction Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Junction Elementary School is 0.61, which is more 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
#596 out of 1267 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
46%
20%
Black
3%
7%
White
43%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Junction Elementary School?
251 students attend Junction Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Junction Elementary School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Junction Elementary School?
Junction Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Junction Elementary School offer ?
Junction Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Junction Elementary School part of?
Junction Elementary School is part of Turner-Kansas City School District.
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