Summary:
The Peabody-Burns Elementary is the sole elementary school serving the Peabody-Burns area. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Kansas elementary schools over the past three years, with its performance on state assessments falling below the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. Despite a relatively low student-teacher ratio, the school faces challenges, including high rates of chronic absenteeism and a student population with significant socioeconomic needs, as evidenced by the high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Peabody-Burns Elementary's performance on state assessments has declined over the past two school years, with the percentage of students proficient or better in both English Language Arts and Mathematics decreasing from 2023-2024 to 2024-2025. In the 2024-2025 school year, only 33.32% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, and 35.55% were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 44.47% and 38.73%, respectively. The school's performance on the Science assessment was slightly better, with 40% of students proficient or better compared to the state average of 41.44%.
The small size of Peabody-Burns Elementary, with only 113 students enrolled, may be a contributing factor to its challenges. While the low student-teacher ratio of 11.3 could be beneficial, the school's limited resources and opportunities may be hindering its ability to address the needs of its student population, which faces significant socioeconomic challenges. Addressing these issues, including the high rates of chronic absenteeism and the declining academic performance, will be crucial for improving the educational outcomes for the students at Peabody-Burns Elementary.
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