Serving 54 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rolla Elementary (Prek-5) ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than 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).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rolla Elementary (Prek-5) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Rolla Elementary (Prek-5)'s student population of 54 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
54 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rolla Elementary (Prek-5) ranks within the top 10% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rolla Elementary (Prek-5) is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#117 out of 1280 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
48%
21%
Black
n/a
6%
White
52%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rolla Elementary (Prek-5)'s ranking?
Rolla Elementary (Prek-5) is ranked #117 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Rolla Elementary (Prek-5)?
54 students attend Rolla Elementary (Prek-5).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Rolla Elementary (Prek-5) students are White, and 48% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rolla Elementary (Prek-5)?
Rolla Elementary (Prek-5) has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rolla Elementary (Prek-5) offer ?
Rolla Elementary (Prek-5) offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Rolla Elementary (Prek-5) part of?
Rolla Elementary (Prek-5) is part of Rolla School District.
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