Altoona-midway Elementary School

20704 Us 75 Hwy
Buffalo, KS 66717
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 66 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Altoona-midway 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 66 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Bottom 50% in KS
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Altoona-midway Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

School Overview

Altoona-midway Elementary School's student population of 66 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
66 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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School Rankings

Altoona-midway Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Altoona-midway Elementary School is 0.12, 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.
This School
State Level (KS)
#992 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Altoona-midway Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Altoona-midway Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Altoona-midway Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Altoona-midway Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
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American Indian
3%
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
21%
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Black
n/a
7%
White
94%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Altoona-midway Elementary School.
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0.12
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Altoona-midway Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Altoona-midway Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Altoona-midway Elementary School's ranking?
Altoona-midway Elementary School is ranked #992 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Altoona-midway Elementary School?
66 students attend Altoona-midway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Altoona-midway Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Altoona-midway Elementary School?
Altoona-midway Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Altoona-midway Elementary School offer ?
Altoona-midway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Altoona-midway Elementary School part of?
Altoona-midway Elementary School is part of Altoona-Midway School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 66 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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