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 40% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
91 students

Showing 1997–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers

Showing 1997–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (KS)
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1

Showing 1997–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
9%
1%
Asian
4%
3%
White
87%
60%

Showing 1997–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
13%
0.24

Showing 1997–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
41%

Showing 1996–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
25%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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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