Serving 393 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Quail Run Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher 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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 393 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Quail Run Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Quail Run Elementary School's student population of 393 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
393 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Quail Run Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Quail Run Elementary School is 0.45, 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
#66 out of 1280 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
6%
21%
Black
2%
7%
White
73%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Quail Run Elementary School's ranking?
Quail Run Elementary School is ranked #66 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Quail Run Elementary School often compared to?
Quail Run Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunset Hill Elementary School, Langston Hughes Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Quail Run Elementary School?
393 students attend Quail Run Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Quail Run Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Quail Run Elementary School?
Quail Run Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Quail Run Elementary School offer ?
Quail Run Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Quail Run Elementary School part of?
Quail Run Elementary School is part of Lawrence School District.
In what neighborhood is Quail Run Elementary School located?
Quail Run Elementary School is located in the Quail Run neighborhood of Lawrence, KS.
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