Serving 212 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pinckney Elementary School ranks in the top 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 was 30-34% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Pinckney Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
212 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#480 out of 1280 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
17%
22%
Black
11%
7%
White
49%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
21%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
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 Pinckney Elementary School's ranking?
Pinckney Elementary School is ranked #480 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 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 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Pinckney Elementary School?
212 students attend Pinckney Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Pinckney Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pinckney Elementary School?
Pinckney Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pinckney Elementary School offer ?
Pinckney Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Pinckney Elementary School part of?
Pinckney Elementary School is part of Lawrence School District.
In what neighborhood is Pinckney Elementary School located?
Pinckney Elementary School is located in the Pinckney neighborhood of Lawrence, KS.
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