Serving 249 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Lakin Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% 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 30-34% (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 18:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 249 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lakin Elementary School's student population of 249 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 39% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
249 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lakin Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakin Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#641 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
41%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
57%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakin Elementary School's ranking?
Lakin Elementary School is ranked #641 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% 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 Lakin Elementary School?
249 students attend Lakin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Lakin Elementary School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakin Elementary School?
Lakin Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lakin Elementary School offer ?
Lakin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Lakin Elementary School part of?
Lakin Elementary School is part of Lakin School District.
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