Serving 208 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Erie 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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-5
- Enrollment: 208 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Erie Elementary School's student population of 208 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
208 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Erie 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 Erie Elementary School is 0.21, 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
#551 out of 1280 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
5%
21%
Black
1%
7%
White
89%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
41%
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 Erie Elementary School's ranking?
Erie Elementary School is ranked #551 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Erie Elementary School often compared to?
Erie Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St. Paul Elementary School, Meadowview Elementary School 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 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Erie Elementary School?
208 students attend Erie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Erie Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Erie Elementary School?
Erie Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Erie Elementary School offer ?
Erie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Erie Elementary School part of?
Erie Elementary School is part of Erie-Galesburg School District.
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