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Neosho Rapids Elementary School

240 N. Commercial
Neosho Rapids, KS 66864

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Tel: (620) 342-7783

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Neosho Rapids Elementary School serves 126 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Neosho Rapids Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 126 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in KS
Math Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Neosho Rapids Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

School Overview

Neosho Rapids Elementary School's student population of 126 students has grown by 27% over five school years.

The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

126 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Neosho Rapids Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Neosho Rapids Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (KS)

Overall Testing Rank

#672 out of 1264 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

20-29%

28%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Neosho Rapids Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

30-39%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Neosho Rapids Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Neosho Rapids Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

20%

Black

n/a

White

97%

63%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.06

0.56

This chart display the diversity score of Neosho Rapids Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

49%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Neosho Rapids Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Southern Lyon County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Neosho Rapids Elementary School's ranking?

Neosho Rapids Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).

How many students attend Neosho Rapids Elementary School?

126 students attend Neosho Rapids Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

97% of Neosho Rapids Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Neosho Rapids Elementary School?

Neosho Rapids Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Neosho Rapids Elementary School offer ?

Neosho Rapids Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Neosho Rapids Elementary School part of?

Neosho Rapids Elementary School is part of Southern Lyon County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 126 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education