Serving 293 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Geo E Nettels Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher 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 36% 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: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 293 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Geo E Nettels Elementary School's student population of 293 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
293 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Geo E Nettels Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Geo E Nettels Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#361 out of 1280 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
13%
21%
Black
4%
7%
White
64%
62%
Hawaiian
5%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
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 Geo E Nettels Elementary School's ranking?
Geo E Nettels Elementary School is ranked #361 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Geo E Nettels Elementary School often compared to?
Geo E Nettels Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeside Elementary School, Westside Elementary School, Meadowlark Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Geo E Nettels Elementary School?
293 students attend Geo E Nettels Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Geo E Nettels Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Geo E Nettels Elementary School?
Geo E Nettels Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Geo E Nettels Elementary School offer ?
Geo E Nettels Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Geo E Nettels Elementary School part of?
Geo E Nettels Elementary School is part of Pittsburg School District.
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