Serving 625 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ware Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 625 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ware Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Ware Elementary School's student population of 625 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
625 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ware Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ware Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#274 out of 1264 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
21%
21%
Black
12%
6%
White
51%
63%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ware Elementary School's ranking?
Ware Elementary School is ranked #274 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Ware Elementary School often compared to?
Ware Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary School, Sheridan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Ware Elementary School?
625 students attend Ware Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Ware Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ware Elementary School?
Ware Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ware Elementary School offer ?
Ware Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ware Elementary School part of?
Ware Elementary School is part of Geary County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Ware Elementary School located?
Ware Elementary School is located in the Custer Hill neighborhood of Fort Riley, KS. There are 2 other public schools located in Custer Hill.
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