Serving 316 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 ranks in the top 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 316 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Ruth Clark Elementary serves the northeast part of Wichita, KS, covering an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with most students living about 0.9 miles from the school and the furthest edge of the zone located 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ruth Clark Elementary K-5's student population of 316 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
316 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 ranks within the top 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 is 0.64, which is more 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
#572 out of 1269 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
55%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.6%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-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 Ruth Clark Elementary K-5's ranking?
Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 is ranked #572 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 often compared to?
Ruth Clark Elementary K-5is often viewed alongside schools like Kelly Liberal Arts Academy, Cessna Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Ruth Clark Elementary K-5?
316 students attend Ruth Clark Elementary K-5.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ruth Clark Elementary K-5?
Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 offer ?
Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 part of?
Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 is part of Haysville School District.
In what neighborhood is Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 located?
Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 is located in the South Seneca neighborhood of Wichita, KS. There are 2 other public schools located in South Seneca.
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