Northside Elementary School (Closed 2018)

1604 State
Larned, KS 67550
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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 39% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
Total Students
133 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (KS)
(16-17)
35-39%
34%
(16-17)
35-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
16%
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
80%
61%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.34
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School District Name
Source: 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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