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Kelly Liberal Arts Academy vs. Ruth Clark Elementary K-5

Should you attend Kelly Liberal Arts Academy or Ruth Clark Elementary K-5? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Kelly Liberal Arts Academy
3143 S Millwood
Wichita, KS 67217
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Ruth Clark Elementary K-5
1900 W. 55th Street South
Wichita, KS 67217
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 351 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kelly Liberal Arts Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 320 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
351 students
320 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kelly Liberal Arts Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kelly Liberal Arts Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ruth Clark Elementary K-5.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
26 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kelly Liberal Arts Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kelly Liberal Arts Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wichita School District and the state of Kansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Haysville School District and the state of Kansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1068 out of 1269 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
#572 out of 1269 schools in KS
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kelly Liberal Arts Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ruth Clark Elementary K-5, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in KS)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in KS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kelly Liberal Arts Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wichita School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Haysville School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Top 50% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kelly Liberal Arts Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wichita School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Haysville School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-59%
(Top 20% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kelly Liberal Arts Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wichita School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Haysville School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Kelly Liberal Arts Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 by grade.
Pre-K Students
37
52
Kindergarten Students
49
44
Grade 1 Students
51
46
Grade 2 Students
53
47
Grade 3 Students
56
44
Grade 4 Students
48
40
Grade 5 Students
57
47

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Kelly Liberal Arts Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Wichita School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Ruth Clark Elementary K-5, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Haysville School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kelly Liberal Arts Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wichita School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ruth Clark Elementary K-5, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Haysville School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
29%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kelly Liberal Arts Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wichita School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ruth Clark Elementary K-5, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Haysville School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
13%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kelly Liberal Arts Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wichita School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ruth Clark Elementary K-5, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Haysville School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
45%
55%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kelly Liberal Arts Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wichita School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ruth Clark Elementary K-5, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Haysville School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kelly Liberal Arts Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wichita School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ruth Clark Elementary K-5, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Haysville School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.69
0.63
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kelly Liberal Arts Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wichita School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ruth Clark Elementary K-5, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Haysville School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
57%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kelly Liberal Arts Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wichita School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ruth Clark Elementary K-5, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Haysville School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kelly Liberal Arts Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wichita School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ruth Clark Elementary K-5, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Haysville School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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