Serving 212 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pinckney Elementary School ranks in the top 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 25-29% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
212 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#572 out of 1269 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Hispanic
17%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
49%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
21%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.6%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pinckney Elementary School's ranking?
Pinckney Elementary School is ranked #572 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Pinckney Elementary School?
212 students attend Pinckney Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Pinckney Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pinckney Elementary School?
Pinckney Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pinckney Elementary School offer ?
Pinckney Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pinckney Elementary School part of?
Pinckney Elementary School is part of Lawrence School District.
In what neighborhood is Pinckney Elementary School located?
Pinckney Elementary School is located in the Pinckney neighborhood of Lawrence, KS.
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