Effingham Elementary School serves 132 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
132 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
2%
21%
Black
3%
7%
White
93%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
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 Effingham Elementary School?
132 students attend Effingham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Effingham Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Effingham Elementary School?
Effingham Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Effingham Elementary School offer ?
Effingham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Effingham Elementary School part of?
Effingham Elementary School is part of Atchison County Community Schools School District.
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