Serving 321 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Soderstrom Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 321 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Soderstrom 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
Soderstrom Elementary School's student population of 321 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
321 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Soderstrom Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Soderstrom Elementary School is 0.24, 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
#142 out of 1280 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
21%
Black
3%
7%
White
87%
62%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Soderstrom Elementary School's ranking?
Soderstrom Elementary School is ranked #142 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Soderstrom Elementary School often compared to?
Soderstrom Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Inman Elementary School, Windom Elementary School, Washington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Soderstrom Elementary School?
321 students attend Soderstrom Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Soderstrom Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Soderstrom Elementary School?
Soderstrom Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Soderstrom Elementary School offer ?
Soderstrom Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Soderstrom Elementary School part of?
Soderstrom Elementary School is part of Smoky Valley School District.
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