Whitson Elementary School vs. Lowman Hill Elementary School
Should I attend Whitson Elementary School or Lowman Hill 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
Whitson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Lowman Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 392 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Whitson 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 30-34% (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 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 287 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lowman Hill 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
392 students
287 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#509 out of 1264 schools in KS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#980 out of 1264 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
20-24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
12
19
Kindergarten Students
65
59
Grade 1 Students
61
42
Grade 2 Students
59
42
Grade 3 Students
68
40
Grade 4 Students
68
45
Grade 5 Students
59
40
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
3%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
28%
29%
% Black
10%
16%
% White
52%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
9%
11%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
15%
