Colwich Elementary School

401 South Marion
Colwich, KS 67030
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 242 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Colwich Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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: 242 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 50% in KS
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

School Overview

Colwich Elementary School's student population of 242 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
242 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Colwich Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colwich Elementary School is 0.22, 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)
#386 out of 1280 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Colwich Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Colwich 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.
35-39%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colwich 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.
20-29%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Colwich 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
16:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Colwich Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Colwich Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Hispanic
8%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Colwich Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Colwich Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
White
88%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Colwich Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Colwich Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kansas.
0.22
This chart displays the diversity score of Colwich 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
21%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Colwich 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
11%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colwich 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 Colwich Elementary School's ranking?
Colwich Elementary School is ranked #386 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Colwich Elementary School often compared to?
Colwich Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Enders Stem And Leadership Magnet by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Colwich Elementary School?
242 students attend Colwich Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Colwich Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colwich Elementary School?
Colwich Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Colwich Elementary School offer ?
Colwich Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Colwich Elementary School part of?
Colwich Elementary School is part of Renwick School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 242 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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