Serving 247 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Linwood Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 60-69% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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: 247 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Linwood 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
Linwood Elementary School's student population of 247 students has grown by 112% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 72% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
247 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Linwood Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Linwood Elementary School is 0.29, 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
#75 out of 1280 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
7%
21%
Black
2%
7%
White
84%
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
13%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Linwood Elementary School's ranking?
Linwood Elementary School is ranked #75 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Linwood Elementary School often compared to?
Linwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glenwood Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Linwood Elementary School?
247 students attend Linwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Linwood Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Linwood Elementary School?
Linwood Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Linwood Elementary School offer ?
Linwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Linwood Elementary School part of?
Linwood Elementary School is part of Basehor-Linwood School District.
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