Smith Center Elementary School
Tel:
(785)282-6614
- Smith Center Elementary School serves 215 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 34%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 35%.
School Overview
- Smith Center Elementary School's student population of 215 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 215 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Smith Center Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Smith Center Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Overall School Rank | #495 out of 1,268 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 34% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 19% |
| Black | n/a | 7% |
| White | 91% | 65% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 40% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Smith Center School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Smith Center Elementary School is Smith Center Junior Senior High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Smith Center Junior Senior High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Thunder Ridge Elementary School (13.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Smith Center Smith Center Junior Senior High School Grades: 7-12 | 190 students
0.4 miles
300 Roger Barta Way
Smith Center, KS 66967
(785)282-6609 0.4 7-12 190 - Kensington Thunder Ridge Elementary School Grades: K-3 | 45 students
13.2 miles
128 S Kansas Street
Kensington, KS 66951
(785)476-3241 13.2 K-3 45 - Kensington Thunder Ridge High School Grades: 9-12 | 71 students
13.2 miles
209 East Ash
Kensington, KS 66951
(785)476-2217 13.2 9-12 71 - Agra Thunder Ridge Middle School Grades: 4-8 | 101 students
18.3 miles
941 Kansas Avenue
Agra, KS 67621
(785)638-2244 18.3 4-8 101 - Downs Lakeside Junior/senior High School Grades: 6-12 | 142 students
22.4 miles
1306 N Morgan
Downs, KS 67437
(785)454-3332 22.4 6-12 142
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