Kelly Liberal Arts Academy vs. Ruth Clark Elementary K-5
Should I attend Kelly Liberal Arts Academy or Ruth Clark Elementary K-5? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Kelly Liberal Arts Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 390 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kelly Liberal Arts Academy 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 is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 344 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 ranks in the top 30% 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
390 students
344 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1104 out of 1264 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#337 out of 1264 schools in KS
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
39
60
Kindergarten Students
67
54
Grade 1 Students
47
38
Grade 2 Students
47
46
Grade 3 Students
67
49
Grade 4 Students
67
48
Grade 5 Students
56
49
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
26%
20%
% Black
13%
4%
% White
48%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
13%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
12%