Serving 340 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Glenwood Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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: 340 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Glenwood Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Glenwood Ridge Elementary School's student population of 340 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
340 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Glenwood Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glenwood Ridge Elementary School is 0.34, 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
#45 out of 1280 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
21%
Black
1%
7%
White
80%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glenwood Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Glenwood Ridge Elementary School is ranked #45 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Glenwood Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Glenwood Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Basehor Elementary School, Linwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Glenwood Ridge Elementary School?
340 students attend Glenwood Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Glenwood Ridge Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glenwood Ridge Elementary School?
Glenwood Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Glenwood Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Glenwood Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Glenwood Ridge Elementary School part of?
Glenwood Ridge Elementary School is part of Basehor-Linwood School District.
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