Serving 266 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Broken Arrow 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 was 35-39% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was equal to the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Broken Arrow Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
266 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#361 out of 1280 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
13%
22%
Black
4%
7%
White
61%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Broken Arrow Elementary School's ranking?
Broken Arrow Elementary School is ranked #361 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 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Broken Arrow Elementary School?
266 students attend Broken Arrow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Broken Arrow Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Broken Arrow Elementary School?
Broken Arrow Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Broken Arrow Elementary School offer ?
Broken Arrow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Broken Arrow Elementary School part of?
Broken Arrow Elementary School is part of Lawrence School District.
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