St. Benedict Elementary School (Closed 2013)

St. Benedict Elementary School serves 55 students in grades Kindergarten-6. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥90% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥90% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 86%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
55 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of St. Benedict Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (KS)
(11-12)
≥90%
84%
(11-12)
≥90%
86%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
21%
Black
n/a
7%
White
100%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in St. Benedict Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kansas.
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Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% KS state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 86% KS state average).
How many students attend St. Benedict Elementary School?
55 students attend St. Benedict Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of St. Benedict Elementary School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Benedict Elementary School?
St. Benedict Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does St. Benedict Elementary School offer ?
St. Benedict Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is St. Benedict Elementary School part of?
St. Benedict Elementary School is part of Nemaha Central School District.

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