Serving 690 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ware Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 690 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ware Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Ware Elementary School's student population of 690 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
690 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ware Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ware Elementary School is 0.67, which is more 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
#281 out of 1280 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
24%
21%
Black
10%
7%
White
51%
62%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ware Elementary School's ranking?
Ware Elementary School is ranked #281 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Ware Elementary School often compared to?
Ware Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary School, Sheridan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Ware Elementary School?
690 students attend Ware Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Ware Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ware Elementary School?
Ware Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ware Elementary School offer ?
Ware Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ware Elementary School part of?
Ware Elementary School is part of Geary County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Ware Elementary School located?
Ware Elementary School is located in the Custer Hill neighborhood of Fort Riley, KS. There are 2 other public schools located in Custer Hill.
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