Serving 375 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Soule 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 14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 375 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Soule Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Dodge City, KS, encompassing approximately 430 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 12.1 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 18.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Soule Elementary School's student population of 375 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
375 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Soule 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 Soule Elementary School is 0.30, 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
#1048 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
83%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
7%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.3%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Soule Elementary School's ranking?
Soule Elementary School is ranked #1048 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Soule Elementary School often compared to?
Soule Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ross Elementary School, Northwest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Soule Elementary School?
375 students attend Soule Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Soule Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Soule Elementary School?
Soule Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Soule Elementary School offer ?
Soule Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Soule Elementary School part of?
Soule Elementary School is part of Dodge City School District.
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