Serving 113 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ingalls Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (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 23% 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: 113 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ingalls Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Ingalls Elementary School's student population of 113 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
113 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ingalls Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ingalls Elementary School is 0.38, 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
#220 out of 1280 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
17%
21%
Black
2%
7%
White
77%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ingalls Elementary School's ranking?
Ingalls Elementary School is ranked #220 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Ingalls Elementary School?
113 students attend Ingalls Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Ingalls Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ingalls Elementary School?
Ingalls Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ingalls Elementary School offer ?
Ingalls Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ingalls Elementary School part of?
Ingalls Elementary School is part of Ingalls School District.
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