Serving 762 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Lansing Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (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 17:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% 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-3
- Enrollment: 762 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lansing Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Lansing Elementary School's student population of 762 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
762 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lansing Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lansing 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
#505 out of 1280 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
13%
21%
Black
7%
7%
White
68%
62%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lansing Elementary School's ranking?
Lansing Elementary School is ranked #505 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Lansing Elementary School often compared to?
Lansing Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Basehor Elementary School, Pleasant Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% 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 Lansing Elementary School?
762 students attend Lansing Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Lansing Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lansing Elementary School?
Lansing Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lansing Elementary School offer ?
Lansing Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Lansing Elementary School part of?
Lansing Elementary School is part of Lansing School District.
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