Serving 71 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Chetopa 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 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 71 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chetopa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Chetopa Elementary School's student population of 71 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
71 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chetopa 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 Chetopa Elementary School is 0.32, 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
#817 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
7%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
21%
Black
3%
7%
White
82%
62%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chetopa Elementary School's ranking?
Chetopa Elementary School is ranked #817 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 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Chetopa Elementary School?
71 students attend Chetopa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Chetopa Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chetopa Elementary School?
Chetopa Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Chetopa Elementary School offer ?
Chetopa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Chetopa Elementary School part of?
Chetopa Elementary School is part of Chetopa-St. Paul School District.
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