Serving 133 students in grades 3-4, Northside 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 was 35-39% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
Total Students
133 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)35-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)35-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
16%
21%
Black
1%
6%
White
80%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (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 34% KS state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% KS state average).
How many students attend Northside Elementary School?
133 students attend Northside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Northside Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northside Elementary School?
Northside Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Northside Elementary School offer ?
Northside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-4
What school district is Northside Elementary School part of?
Northside Elementary School is part of FT Larned School District.
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