Serving 502 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 28% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 502 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ross Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Dodge City, KS school district, covering approximately 430 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the nearest edges averaging 12.2 miles away and the furthest edge reaching 18.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ross Elementary School's student population of 502 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
502 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
To prepare our students to be capable, contributing participants in a changing world.
School Rankings
Ross Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ross 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
#707 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
65%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
31%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.9%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ross Elementary School's ranking?
Ross Elementary School is ranked #707 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Ross Elementary School often compared to?
Ross Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Soule Elementary School, Northwest Elementary School, Miller Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Ross Elementary School?
502 students attend Ross Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Ross Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ross Elementary School?
Ross Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ross Elementary School offer ?
Ross Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ross Elementary School part of?
Ross Elementary School is part of Dodge City School District.
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