Serving 344 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% 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: 344 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- 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
Diversity
School Overview
Ruth Clark Elementary K-5's student population of 344 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
344 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 ranks within the top 30% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 is 0.61, which is more 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
#337 out of 1264 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
20%
21%
Black
4%
6%
White
58%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
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 #337 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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 Cessna Elementary School, Kelly Liberal Arts Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Ruth Clark Elementary K-5?
344 students attend Ruth Clark Elementary K-5.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 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 14:1, which is higher than 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
What school district is Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 part of?
Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 is part of Haysville School District.
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