Wakarusa Valley Elementary School serves 194 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 90-94% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 87%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
194 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)90-94%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)90-94%
87%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
4%
21%
Black
8%
7%
White
81%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% KS state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 87% KS state average).
How many students attend Wakarusa Valley Elementary School?
194 students attend Wakarusa Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Wakarusa Valley Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wakarusa Valley Elementary School?
Wakarusa Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wakarusa Valley Elementary School offer ?
Wakarusa Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Wakarusa Valley Elementary School part of?
Wakarusa Valley Elementary School is part of Lawrence School District.
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