Northwest Elementary School vs. Ross Elementary School
Should I attend Northwest Elementary School or Ross Elementary School? 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
Northwest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Overview
Serving 389 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Northwest 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 is 30% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 507 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ross 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 is 22% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
389 students
507 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#557 out of 1264 schools in KS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#774 out of 1264 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
61
80
Grade 1 Students
60
80
Grade 2 Students
66
88
Grade 3 Students
66
80
Grade 4 Students
68
87
Grade 5 Students
68
92
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
75%
61%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
22%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.39
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
20%