Blue Mound Elementary School serves 27 students in grades 1-6.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-6
Total Students
27 students

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
22%

Black
n/a
7%

White
91%
61%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
42%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Blue Mound Elementary School?
27 students attend Blue Mound Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Blue Mound Elementary School students are White, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blue Mound Elementary School?
Blue Mound Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Blue Mound Elementary School offer ?
Blue Mound Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-6
What school district is Blue Mound Elementary School part of?
Blue Mound Elementary School is part of Jayhawk School District.
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