Lowther South Intermediate School 5th serves 324 students in grades 5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 73% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 78% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 87%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5
Total Students
324 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)73%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)78%
87%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
45%
21%
Black
3%
6%
White
44%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (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?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% KS state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 87% KS state average).
How many students attend Lowther South Intermediate School 5th?
324 students attend Lowther South Intermediate School 5th.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Lowther South Intermediate School 5th students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lowther South Intermediate School 5th?
Lowther South Intermediate School 5th has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lowther South Intermediate School 5th offer ?
Lowther South Intermediate School 5th offers enrollment in grades 5
What school district is Lowther South Intermediate School 5th part of?
Lowther South Intermediate School 5th is part of Emporia School District.
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