Serving 216 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Noble Prentis 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 is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 216 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Noble Prentis Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Noble Prentis Elementary School's student population of 216 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
216 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Noble Prentis 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 Noble Prentis Elementary School is 0.63, which is more 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
#1179 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
54%
21%
Black
12%
7%
White
25%
62%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Noble Prentis Elementary School's ranking?
Noble Prentis Elementary School is ranked #1179 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Noble Prentis Elementary School often compared to?
Noble Prentis Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas A Edison Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Noble Prentis Elementary School?
216 students attend Noble Prentis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Noble Prentis Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Noble Prentis Elementary School?
Noble Prentis Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Noble Prentis Elementary School offer ?
Noble Prentis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Noble Prentis Elementary School part of?
Noble Prentis Elementary School is part of Kansas City School District.
In what neighborhood is Noble Prentis Elementary School located?
Noble Prentis Elementary School is located in the Shawnee Heights neighborhood of Kansas City, KS.
School Reviews
5 7/27/2010
This was my second school when I was younger, and one of my favorites. The staff was really nice and the smallness of the school made it very family like.
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