Serving 124 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Puls 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 20-24% (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 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 124 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Puls Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Puls Elementary School's student population of 124 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
124 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Puls 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 Puls Elementary School is 0.22, 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
#942 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
88%
61%
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
47%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Puls Elementary School's ranking?
Puls Elementary School is ranked #942 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Puls Elementary School?
124 students attend Puls Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Puls Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Puls Elementary School?
Puls Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Puls Elementary School offer ?
Puls Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Puls Elementary School part of?
Puls Elementary School is part of Attica School District.
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