Serving 361 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Linn 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 361 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Linn Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Dodge City school district, covering approximately 430 square miles. Families in this area typically experience a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 18 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Linn Elementary School's student population of 361 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
361 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Linn 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 Linn Elementary School is 0.36, which is less 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
#964 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
79%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
13%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.8%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Linn Elementary School's ranking?
Linn Elementary School is ranked #964 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Linn Elementary School often compared to?
Linn Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Minneola Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Linn Elementary School?
361 students attend Linn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Linn Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Linn Elementary School?
Linn Elementary School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Linn Elementary School offer ?
Linn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Linn Elementary School part of?
Linn Elementary School is part of Dodge City School District.
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