Serving 76 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Palco Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-79% (which was approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥80% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
76 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-79%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥80%
84%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
99%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
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?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% KS state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% KS state average).
How many students attend Palco Elementary School?
76 students attend Palco Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Palco Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Palco Elementary School?
Palco Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Palco Elementary School offer ?
Palco Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Palco Elementary School part of?
Palco Elementary School is part of Palco School District.
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