Serving 421 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Quail Run Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 421 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Quail Run Elementary serves the northern part of Lawrence, KS, covering an area of approximately 2.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest residents located about 2.3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Quail Run Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Quail Run Elementary School's student population of 421 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
421 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Campus Size
15 acres
School Rankings
Quail Run Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Quail Run Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#60 out of 1269 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Hispanic
8%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Black
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
70%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
13%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.4%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Quail Run Elementary School's ranking?
Quail Run Elementary School is ranked #60 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Quail Run Elementary School often compared to?
Quail Run Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunset Hill Elementary School, Langston Hughes Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Quail Run Elementary School?
421 students attend Quail Run Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Quail Run Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Quail Run Elementary School?
Quail Run Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Quail Run Elementary School offer ?
Quail Run Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Quail Run Elementary School part of?
Quail Run Elementary School is part of Lawrence School District.
In what neighborhood is Quail Run Elementary School located?
Quail Run Elementary School is located in the Quail Run neighborhood of Lawrence, KS.
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