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Pinckney Elementary

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Summary

Pinckney Elementary is a public elementary school in Lawrence, Kansas, serving 212 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school has a relatively diverse student population, but its academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is generally lower than the Lawrence district and the state of Kansas averages.

Pinckney Elementary's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from a high of 78 out of 668 Kansas elementary schools to a low of 445 out of 660. The school's performance on certain student subgroups, such as White students and students with disabilities, has been relatively strong compared to the overall school performance. However, the school faces challenges in maintaining consistent academic achievement, particularly in comparison to nearby higher-performing schools like Quail Run Elementary and Deerfield Elementary.

The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Pinckney Elementary (64.15%) suggests that the school serves a population with significant economic challenges. This may have implications for the school's resources, support services, and strategies to address the unique needs of this student population. Overall, the analysis of Pinckney Elementary's data reveals a school with opportunities for improvement, particularly in addressing the learning outcomes for all students and supporting the diverse needs of its student body.

212

Students ?

13.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

64.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

810 W 6 Street
Lawrence, KS 66044

(785) 832-5800

District: Lawrence

Students who attend Pinckney Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Lawrence West Middle School
High:	Lawrence Free State High

Racial breakdown:

White:

49.1%

Two or more races:

20.8%

Hispanic:

16.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 87th percentile in 2012 → 33rd in 2023

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (47% vs 22% Kansas)

!Ranking has slipped — down 54 percentile points since 2012

Students meeting standards (2022-2023) ?

This school33%

District avg36%

Kansas avg32%

Not ranked this year

Pinckney Elementary did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

110^th of 264Lawrence among Kansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2023	35.5	445 of 660	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	42.1	404 of 668	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	60.1	247 of 670	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	41.2	412 of 667	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	50.0	338 of 656	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2017	70.2	154 of 659	76.6%	★★★★☆
2016	66.6	194 of 656	70.4%	★★★★☆
2015	60.3	253 of 678	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	78.8	78 of 668	88.3%	★★★★☆
2012	76.0	84 of 660	87.3%	★★★★☆
2011	61.6	294 of 631	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2010	46.5	421 of 630	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2009	39.5	478 of 621	23.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	52.8	359 of 614	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2007	32.9	483 of 600	19.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	31.3	467 of 585	20.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2018	82.1	9 of 140	93.6%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	52.2	285 of 591	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	33.6	407 of 591	31.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	39.2	374 of 574	34.8%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2023	37.4	361 of 541	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	69.0	100 of 512	80.5%	★★★★☆
2021	64.8	126 of 494	74.5%	★★★★☆
2019	45.5	289 of 509	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	51.2	253 of 512	50.6%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	63.2	197 of 605	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	50.6	284 of 586	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	60.0	214 of 575	62.8%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2023	43.9	171 of 296	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	82.1	9 of 140	93.6%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2023	43.6	344 of 584	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	49.9	299 of 596	49.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	75.9	99 of 587	83.1%	★★★★☆
2019	56.3	241 of 592	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	55.8	242 of 574	57.8%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Disabled (2018)94th percentile+45 vs school

Male (2021)67th percentile+4 vs school

Female (2021)52nd percentile-11 vs school

Special Education (2023)42nd percentile+10 vs school

White (2023)41st percentile+9 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)33rd percentile~ school

By subject vs Kansas (2022-2023) ?

Science37%+6 vs state

English Language Arts34%~ state avg

Mathematics28%-4 vs state

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by a parent
Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Pinckney Elementary is not the school you should send your child to. State testing will show there are much better schools in the city. The facilities are old and the school should be closed. More importantly, the school secretary and principal are extremely close-minded and rude to parents and children. The percentage of parent involvement is extremely low because no one wants to work with staff. On countless occasions, I have overheard the principal comment to various students (individually) how great it is they weren't tardy for once. It is not the child's fault if they are tardy; if it is a problem, it is one to be discussed between staff and the parent, not the child! My son was tardy a few times and although it was never more than 1 minute late, he was treated like the worse student in the school...he is in second grade! School should be a safe place for kids to learn and feel welcome and Pinckney fails to provide that security. Close Quote

Frequently Asked Questions about Pinckney Elementary

How many students attend Pinckney Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 212 students attended Pinckney Elementary.

What district is Pinckney Elementary in?

Lawrence

What is the racial makeup of Pinckney Elementary?

Students at Pinckney Elementary are 49% White, 21% Two or more races, 17% Hispanic, 11% African American, 1% American Indian.

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