Serving 266 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Skelly Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 266 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Skelly Elementary School serves the southern part of El Dorado, KS, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Most families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Skelly Elementary School's student population of 266 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
266 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Skelly Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Skelly Elementary School is 0.42, which is less 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
#721 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
White
75%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.8%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wildcats
Source: 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 #721 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Skelly Elementary School often compared to?
Skelly Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Circle Oil Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Skelly Elementary School?
266 students attend Skelly Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Skelly Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Skelly Elementary School?
Skelly Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Skelly Elementary School part of?
Skelly Elementary School is part of El Dorado School District.
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