Serving 248 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Skelly Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 248 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- 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
Skelly Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Skelly Elementary School's student population of 248 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
248 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Skelly Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Skelly Elementary School is 0.43, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#584 out of 1264 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
14%
21%
Black
3%
6%
White
74%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Skelly Elementary School's ranking?
Skelly Elementary School is ranked #584 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
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 Skelly Elementary School?
248 students attend Skelly Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Skelly Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Skelly Elementary School?
Skelly Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Skelly Elementary School offer ?
Skelly Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Skelly Elementary School part of?
Skelly Elementary School is part of El Dorado School District.
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