Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 vs. Cessna Elementary School
Should you attend Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 or Cessna Elementary School? 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.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
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Diversity
Cessna Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
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Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 316 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 13:1 is equal to 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 40% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 356 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cessna Elementary School 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
316 students
356 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
26 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#572 out of 1269 schools in KS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1185 out of 1269 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
10-14%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
20-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
60
32
Kindergarten Students
34
55
Grade 1 Students
44
52
Grade 2 Students
43
45
Grade 3 Students
49
64
Grade 4 Students
41
62
Grade 5 Students
45
46
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
22%
23%
% Black
7%
15%
% White
55%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
10%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
83%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%