Serving 323 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Alta Brown Elementary School ranks in the top 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 323 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alta Brown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Alta Brown Elementary School's student population of 323 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
323 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Alta Brown Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alta Brown Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#611 out of 1280 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
78%
22%
Black
5%
7%
White
12%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 Alta Brown Elementary School's ranking?
Alta Brown Elementary School is ranked #611 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Alta Brown Elementary School often compared to?
Alta Brown Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Center, Buffalo Jones Elementary School, Charles O Stones Intermediate Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Alta Brown Elementary School?
323 students attend Alta Brown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Alta Brown Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alta Brown Elementary School?
Alta Brown Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Alta Brown Elementary School offer ?
Alta Brown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Alta Brown Elementary School part of?
Alta Brown Elementary School is part of Garden City School District.
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