Serving 45 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Thunder Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-79% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Thunder Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
45 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#96 out of 1269 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
32%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
93%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thunder Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Thunder Ridge Elementary School is ranked #96 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Thunder Ridge Elementary School?
45 students attend Thunder Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Thunder Ridge Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thunder Ridge Elementary School?
Thunder Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Thunder Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Thunder Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thunder Ridge Elementary School part of?
Thunder Ridge Elementary School is part of Thunder Ridge Schools School District.
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