Serving 657 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 657 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary School's student population of 657 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
657 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary School is 0.69, 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
#490 out of 1264 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
23%
21%
Black
13%
6%
White
48%
63%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary School's ranking?
Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary School is ranked #490 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary School?
657 students attend Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary School?
Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary School offer ?
Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary School part of?
Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary School is part of Geary County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary School located?
Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary School is located in the Camp Forsyth neighborhood of Ft. Riley, KS.
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