Serving 39 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Mccune Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-79% (which was approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-89% (which was approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
39 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)70-79%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)80-89%
84%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
21%
Black
3%
7%
White
97%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
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?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% KS state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% KS state average).
How many students attend Mccune Elementary School?
39 students attend Mccune Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Mccune Elementary School students are White, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mccune Elementary School?
Mccune Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mccune Elementary School offer ?
Mccune Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Mccune Elementary School part of?
Mccune Elementary School is part of Cherokee School District.
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