Summary:
Rawlins County, Kansas is home to a single elementary school, Rawlins County Elementary, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade. The school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 263rd out of 660 Kansas elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 463rd out of 653 in 2023-2024. While the school's proficiency rates on state assessments (KAP) in English Language Arts and Mathematics were below the state averages in 2024-2025, it performed better than the state average in 5th grade Science proficiency.
Rawlins County Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (52.17% in 2023-2024), indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. However, the school has a low student-teacher ratio of 11.8, suggesting smaller class sizes and the potential for more individualized attention. The school's spending per student for the 2018-2019 school year was $6,725.
Overall, the analysis of Rawlins County Elementary reveals a mix of performance outcomes, with some areas of concern and potential strengths. The school's fluctuating rankings, below-average proficiency rates in core subjects, and high proportion of economically disadvantaged students suggest that the school may face challenges in improving student outcomes. However, the small class sizes and strong performance in 5th grade Science could be leveraged as strengths to support the school's overall improvement efforts.
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