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Sedan Elementary School

404 N Sherman
Sedan, KS 67361

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Sedan Elementary School serves 210 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.

Sedan Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 210 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in KS
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sedan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

School Overview

Sedan Elementary School's student population of 210 students has grown by 14% over five school years.

The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Total Students

210 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

17 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Sedan Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Sedan Elementary School is 0.24, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (KS)

Overall Testing Rank

#584 out of 1264 schools
(Top 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Sedan Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

30-34%

28%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sedan Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

30-34%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sedan Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Sedan Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

Asian

Hispanic

20%

Black

White

87%

63%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Sedan Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.24

0.56

This chart display the diversity score of Sedan Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

56%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sedan Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

15%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Chautauqua County Community School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sedan Elementary School's ranking?

Sedan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).

How many students attend Sedan Elementary School?

210 students attend Sedan Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

87% of Sedan Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Sedan Elementary School?

Sedan Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Sedan Elementary School offer ?

Sedan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6

What school district is Sedan Elementary School part of?

Sedan Elementary School is part of Chautauqua County Community School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 210 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education