Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 vs. Cessna Elementary School
Should I attend Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 or Cessna 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
Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Cessna Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
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).
Serving 373 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cessna 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 6-9% (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 46% 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
344 students
373 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#337 out of 1264 schools in KS
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1155 out of 1264 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
6-9%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
15-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
60
35
Kindergarten Students
54
59
Grade 1 Students
38
65
Grade 2 Students
46
53
Grade 3 Students
49
61
Grade 4 Students
48
45
Grade 5 Students
49
55
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
4%
1%
% Hispanic
20%
20%
% Black
4%
15%
% White
58%
54%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
9%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
11%