Otis-bison Elementary School

216 N 3rd
Otis, KS 67565
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 94 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Otis-bison Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 94 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 20% in KS
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Otis-bison Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

School Overview

Otis-bison Elementary School's student population of 94 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
94 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

Otis-bison Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Otis-bison Elementary School is 0.13, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KS)
#213 out of 1264 schools
(Top 20%)
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40-49%
28%
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50-59%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
21%
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Black
1%
6%
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White
93%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.13
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
10%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Otis-bison Elementary School's ranking?
Otis-bison Elementary School is ranked #213 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Otis-bison Elementary School?
94 students attend Otis-bison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Otis-bison Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Otis-bison Elementary School?
Otis-bison Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Otis-bison Elementary School offer ?
Otis-bison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Otis-bison Elementary School part of?
Otis-bison Elementary School is part of Otis-Bison School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 94 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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