Axtell Elementary School

504 Pine Street
Axtell, KS 66403
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 109 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Axtell Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 109 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : Top 30% in KS
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Axtell Elementary School's student population of 109 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
109 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Axtell Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Axtell Elementary School is 0.04, 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)
#305 out of 1280 schools
(Top 30%)
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35-39%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Axtell 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.
45-49%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Axtell 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.
21-39%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Axtell 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
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
1%
21%
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Black
n/a
7%
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White
98%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kansas.
0.04
This chart displays the diversity score of Axtell Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Axtell 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
12%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Axtell 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 Axtell Elementary School's ranking?
Axtell Elementary School is ranked #305 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Axtell Elementary School?
109 students attend Axtell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Axtell Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Axtell Elementary School?
Axtell Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Axtell Elementary School offer ?
Axtell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Axtell Elementary School part of?
Axtell Elementary School is part of Prairie Hills School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 109 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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