Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 vs. Kelly Liberal Arts Academy
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Kelly Liberal Arts Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 320 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 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 is 30-34% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 351 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kelly Liberal Arts Academy 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 15-19% (which is lower 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 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
320 students
351 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#480 out of 1280 schools in KS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1122 out of 1280 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
15-19%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
52
37
Kindergarten Students
44
49
Grade 1 Students
46
51
Grade 2 Students
47
53
Grade 3 Students
44
56
Grade 4 Students
40
48
Grade 5 Students
47
57
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
23%
29%
% Black
5%
13%
% White
55%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
11%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
81%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
