Serving 61 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Lakeside Elementary At Downs ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
61 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≥50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≥50%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
22%
Black
2%
7%
White
93%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% KS state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KS state average).
How many students attend Lakeside Elementary At Downs?
61 students attend Lakeside Elementary At Downs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Lakeside Elementary At Downs students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakeside Elementary At Downs?
Lakeside Elementary At Downs has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lakeside Elementary At Downs offer ?
Lakeside Elementary At Downs offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Lakeside Elementary At Downs part of?
Lakeside Elementary At Downs is part of Waconda School District.
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