Walton Rural Life Center
Tel:
(620)837-3161
- Walton Rural Life Center serves 197 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35-39% (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 50-54% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 35%.
School Overview
- Walton Rural Life Center's student population of 197 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 197 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Walton Rural Life Center's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Walton Rural Life Center is 0.20, 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 | #548 out of 1,268 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 34% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 19% |
| Black | n/a | 7% |
| White | 89% | 65% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.20 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 21% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Newton School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Walton Rural Life Center is Newton Senior High School (7.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Chisholm Middle School (6.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Northridge Elementary School (6.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Newton Northridge Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 266 students
6.2 miles
1900 Windsor Dr.
Newton, KS 67114
(316)284-6540 6.2 PK-4 266 - Newton Slate Creek Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 334 students
6.4 miles
901 E. 4th
Newton, KS 67114
(316)284-6550 6.4 PK-4 334 - Newton Chisholm Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 527 students
6.7 miles
900 E. First
Newton, KS 67114
(316)284-6260 6.7 7-8 527 - Newton Santa Fe 5/6 Center Grades: 5-6 | 501 students
6.8 miles
130 W. Broadway
Newton, KS 67114
(316)284-6270 6.8 5-6 501 - Newton Newton Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1032 students
7.1 miles
900 West 12th
Newton, KS 67114
(316)284-6280 7.1 9-12 1032
School Reviews
| 5 This is the best education a child can receive at a public school. Two of the last four years it has been in the top 5% of all elementary schools in the state. Project based learning with emphasis in Ag and Technology. Growing quickly, kids on enrollment list through 2016 (yes, babies) - Posted by Parent - janes |
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