Serving 405 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Comanche Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 405 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Comanche Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Comanche Elementary School's student population of 405 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
405 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Comanche Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Comanche Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#642 out of 1264 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
55%
21%
Black
15%
6%
White
22%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Comanche Elementary School's ranking?
Comanche Elementary School is ranked #642 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Comanche Elementary School often compared to?
Comanche Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pawnee Elementary School, Apache Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Comanche Elementary School?
405 students attend Comanche Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Comanche Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Comanche Elementary School?
Comanche Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Comanche Elementary School offer ?
Comanche Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Comanche Elementary School part of?
Comanche Elementary School is part of Shawnee Mission Pub Sch School District.
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