Serving 507 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cloud 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 10% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 507 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cloud Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Cloud Elementary School's student population of 507 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
507 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cloud 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 Cloud Elementary School is 0.26, 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
#1214 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
86%
21%
Black
3%
7%
White
8%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
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 Cloud Elementary School's ranking?
Cloud Elementary School is ranked #1214 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Cloud Elementary School often compared to?
Cloud Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Isely Traditional Magnet Elementary School, Peterson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Cloud Elementary School?
507 students attend Cloud Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Cloud Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cloud Elementary School?
Cloud Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cloud Elementary School offer ?
Cloud Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cloud Elementary School part of?
Cloud Elementary School is part of Wichita School District.
In what neighborhood is Cloud Elementary School located?
Cloud Elementary School is located in the El Pueblo neighborhood of Wichita, KS.
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