Serving 235 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Scott City Lower Elementary School 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 235 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44%
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Scott City Lower Elementary School's student population of 235 students has declined by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 43% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
235 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Scott City Lower Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45-49%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
35%
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
62%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Scott City Lower Elementary School often compared to?
Scott City Lower Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scott City High School, Scott City Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% KS state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% KS state average).
How many students attend Scott City Lower Elementary School?
235 students attend Scott City Lower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Scott City Lower Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Scott City Lower Elementary School?
Scott City Lower Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Scott City Lower Elementary School offer ?
Scott City Lower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Scott City Lower Elementary School part of?
Scott City Lower Elementary School is part of Scott County School District.
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