Summary:
The Neodesha school district in Kansas is home to two elementary schools: Heller Elementary and North Lawn Elementary. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade and provide a crucial foundation for the academic and social development of children in the Neodesha community.
Heller Elementary stands out as a relatively high-performing school, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics that exceed the Neodesha district and state of Kansas averages. In contrast, North Lawn Elementary has lower proficiency rates in these subjects, though its 5th-grade science proficiency rate is higher than the district and state averages. Both schools have higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rates, which could be an area for improvement.
The data also reveals that both Heller Elementary and North Lawn Elementary serve a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with free and reduced lunch rates exceeding 60%. Despite this, the schools have higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratios compared to the state average, suggesting a focus on providing more individualized attention and resources to their students. However, the academic performance data suggests that these investments have not yet translated into consistently strong student outcomes, particularly at North Lawn Elementary.
Thank you for your feedback!