South Central Elementary School
Tel:
(620)622-4545
- South Central Elementary School serves 190 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55-59% (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 55-59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 35%.
School Overview
- South Central Elementary School's student population of 190 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 190 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- South Central Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of South Central Elementary School is 0.24, 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 | #251 out of 1,268 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 34% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 19% |
| Black | 1% | 7% |
| White | 87% | 65% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Comanche County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to South Central Elementary School is South Central High School (10.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Bucklin Elementary School (25.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Ashland Elementary School (15.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Coldwater South Central High School Grades: 9-12 | 94 students
10.3 miles
600 E. Garfield
Coldwater, KS 67029
(620)582-2158 10.3 9-12 94 - Ashland Ashland Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 111 students
15.8 miles
210 W 7th
Ashland, KS 67831
(620)635-2722 15.8 PK-6 111 - Ashland Ashland High School Grades: 9-12 | 65 students
16.2 miles
311 J.e. Humphreys St.
Ashland, KS 67831
(620)635-2814 16.2 9-12 65 - Bucklin Bucklin Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 192 students
25.4 miles
422 S Main
Bucklin, KS 67834
(620)826-3828 25.4 PK-8 192 - Bucklin Bucklin High School Grades: 9-12 | 55 students
25.4 miles
422 S Main
Bucklin, KS 67834
(620)826-3241 25.4 9-12 55
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