Summary:
The Chetopa-St. Paul school district in Kansas is home to two elementary schools: St. Paul Elementary School and Chetopa Elementary. While both schools serve students in the same district, the data analysis suggests that St. Paul Elementary is the stronger-performing school between the two.
St. Paul Elementary has a higher statewide ranking, with its students outperforming Chetopa Elementary and the district average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency. Additionally, St. Paul Elementary has a lower chronic absenteeism rate compared to Chetopa Elementary. However, both schools have seen declines in their statewide rankings and test scores over the past few years, indicating potential challenges that need to be addressed.
The data also reveals differences in student demographics and financial resources between the two schools. Chetopa Elementary has a much higher free/reduced lunch rate, suggesting a lower-income student population, which may be a factor in its lower academic performance. Despite Chetopa Elementary spending more per student, it has a lower student-teacher ratio, indicating that the additional spending may not be effectively directed towards improving educational outcomes.
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