Spencer Elementary School (Closed 2006)

Spencer Elementary School serves 91 students in grades Prekindergarten-6. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
91 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2005-2006 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KS)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
9%
1%
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Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
n/a
21%
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Black
n/a
6%
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White
87%
63%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Spencer Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in KS.
0.24
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Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
25%
10%
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School District Name
Source: 2005-2006 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Spencer Elementary School?
91 students attend Spencer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Spencer Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spencer Elementary School?
Spencer Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Spencer Elementary School offer ?
Spencer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Spencer Elementary School part of?
Spencer Elementary School is part of Columbus School District.

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