316 W Tenth St.
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Winfield Scott Elementary School serves 456 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 82%) for the 2009-10 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 85%) for the 2009-10 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 456 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 85%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 86%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Winfield Scott Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

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School Overview

Winfield Scott Elementary School's student population of 456 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
456 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Winfield Scott Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KS)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)
85%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)
86%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
5%
20%
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Black
3%
7%
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White
86%
63%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in KS.
Diversity Score
0.26
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Winfield Scott Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Winfield Scott Elementary School's ranking?

Winfield Scott Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% KS state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% KS state average).

How many students attend Winfield Scott Elementary School?

456 students attend Winfield Scott Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

86% of Winfield Scott Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Winfield Scott Elementary School?

Winfield Scott Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Winfield Scott Elementary School offer ?

Winfield Scott Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2

What school district is Winfield Scott Elementary School part of?

Winfield Scott Elementary School is part of Fort Scott School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 456 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 85%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 86%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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