Is Smith Center Elementary a good school?

Smith Center Elementary ranks 249 th of 660 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Smith Center Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 259 students attended Smith Center Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Smith Center Elementary?

Students at Smith Center Elementary are 93% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Smith Center Elementary attend?

Students who attend Smith Center Elementary usually go on to attend: High : Smith Center Junior Senior High

Smith Center Elementary School in Smith Center KS

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Smith Center Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Smith Center Elementary 249^th of 660 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Smith Center Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Smith Center:

SchoolDigger ranks Smith Center 32^nd of 269 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Smith Center Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2006	55.35	307^th	585	47.5%
2007	62.46	260^th	600	56.7%
2008	78.85	77^th	614	87.5%
2009	83.50	5^th	621	99.2%
2010	80.05	53^rd	630	91.6%
2011	70.47	179^th	631	71.6%
2012	79.79	27^th	660	95.9%
2013	70.07	209^th	668	68.7%
2015	70.00	168^th	678	75.2%
2016	53.31	307^th	656	53.2%
2017	63.74	220^th	659	66.6%
2018	72.62	144^th	656	78.0%
2019	76.21	123^rd	667	81.6%
2021	56.62	276^th	670	58.8%
2022	55.76	276^th	668	58.7%
2023	58.34	249^th	660	62.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Smith Center Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	55.60	80^th	214	62.6%
2022	53.74	120^th	305	60.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Smith Center Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	85.23	21^st	512	95.9%
2019	81.71	28^th	509	94.5%
2021	62.38	152^nd	494	69.2%
2022	58.70	167^th	512	67.4%
2023	70.31	105^th	541	80.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Smith Center Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	75.84	101^st	574	82.4%
2019	76.66	102^nd	591	82.7%
2021	61.59	205^th	591	65.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Smith Center Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	55.60	80^th	214	62.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Smith Center Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	66.20	163^rd	575	71.7%
2019	67.22	155^th	586	73.5%
2021	49.78	298^th	605	50.7%

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Rank History for White students at Smith Center Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	66.57	167^th	574	70.9%
2019	73.14	119^th	592	79.9%
2021	49.13	303^rd	587	48.4%
2022	50.36	293^rd	596	50.8%
2023	49.24	297^th	584	49.1%

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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Smith Center Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	275	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	275
1989	254	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	256
1990	258	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	260
1991	251	2	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	257
1992	262	2	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	267
1993	344	2	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	349
1994	348	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	351
1995	329	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	329
1996	329	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	329
1997	321	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	322
1998	301	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	302
1999	275	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	275
2000	265	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	268
2001	270	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	272
2002	252	5	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	260
2003	252	5	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	260
2004	250	2	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	254
2005	237	2	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	243
2006	231	3	0	2	4	n/a	n/a	240
2007	199	3	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	206
2008	230	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	232
2009	195	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	197
2010	192	1	0	1	0	0	2	196
2011	193	2	0	2	0	0	1	198
2012	202	0	0	2	0	0	1	205
2013	216	4	0	2	0	0	2	224
2014	196	3	0	5	0	0	7	211
2015	189	3	0	5	1	0	9	207
2016	195	1	0	5	1	0	12	214
2017	195	1	1	6	0	0	12	215
2018	199	2	0	4	2	0	13	220
2019	218	4	0	3	1	0	15	241
2020	234	2	0	3	0	0	17	256
2021	227	1	1	2	0	0	13	244
2022	254	3	1	2	0	0	12	272
2023	241	3	1	3	2	0	9	259

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Smith Center Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	275	15.0	18.3	0
1989	256	15.0	17.0	n/a
1990	260	15.9	16.3	0
1991	257	15.9	16.1	n/a
1992	267	15.9	16.7	26.6
1993	349	20.2	17.3	27.8
1994	351	20.2	17.4	32.5
1995	329	21.0	15.7	36.8
1996	329	21.0	15.7	36.8
1997	322	23.2	13.9	38.8
1998	302	22.5	13.4	39.4
1999	275	24.5	11.2	42.2
2000	268	18.7	14.3	41
2001	272	19.5	13.9	40.4
2002	260	17.2	15.1	40.4
2003	260	17.2	15.1	40.4
2004	254	19.7	12.9	44.5
2005	243	19.7	12.3	45.3
2006	240	19.7	12.2	41.7
2007	206	24.2	8.5	38.3
2008	232	19.7	11.8	46.1
2009	197	23.5	8.4	48.2
2010	196	19.0	10.3	51.5
2011	198	21.5	9.2	55.1
2012	205	21.9	9.3	54.1
2013	224	18.0	12.4	55.8
2014	211	19.3	10.9	53.6
2015	207	19.0	10.8	56
2016	214	19.0	11.2	55.6
2017	215	18.9	11.3	53
2018	220	17.0	12.9	49.5
2019	241	17.9	13.4	47.7
2020	256	18.4	13.9	45.7
2021	244	18.4	13.2	42.6
2022	272	18.4	14.7	38.2
2023	259	19.4	13.3	49.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Smith Center Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	275	15.0	18.3	0
1989	256	15.0	17.0	n/a
1990	260	15.9	16.3	0
1991	257	15.9	16.1	n/a
1992	267	15.9	16.7	26.6
1993	349	20.2	17.3	27.8
1994	351	20.2	17.4	32.5
1995	329	21.0	15.7	36.8
1996	329	21.0	15.7	36.8
1997	322	23.2	13.9	38.8
1998	302	22.5	13.4	39.4
1999	275	24.5	11.2	42.2
2000	268	18.7	14.3	41
2001	272	19.5	13.9	40.4
2002	260	17.2	15.1	40.4
2003	260	17.2	15.1	40.4
2004	254	19.7	12.9	44.5
2005	243	19.7	12.3	45.3
2006	240	19.7	12.2	41.7
2007	206	24.2	8.5	38.3
2008	232	19.7	11.8	46.1
2009	197	23.5	8.4	48.2
2010	196	19.0	10.3	51.5
2011	198	21.5	9.2	55.1
2012	205	21.9	9.3	54.1
2013	224	18.0	12.4	55.8
2014	211	19.3	10.9	53.6
2015	207	19.0	10.8	56
2016	214	19.0	11.2	55.6
2017	215	18.9	11.3	53
2018	220	17.0	12.9	49.5
2019	241	17.9	13.4	47.7
2020	256	18.4	13.9	45.7
2021	244	18.4	13.2	42.6
2022	272	18.4	14.7	38.2
2023	259	19.4	13.3	49.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Smith Center Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$732 (6.1%)	$11,335 (93.9%)	$12,067

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Smith Center Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 123^rd of 667 Elementary schools	Ranks 249^th of 660 Elementary schools	19.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Smith Center Elementary)	46.9	38.1	8.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Smith Center)	46.9	38.1	8.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	40.6	38.1	2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Smith Center Elementary)	62.5	42.9	19.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Smith Center)	62.5	42.9	19.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	50.3	50.4	0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Smith Center Elementary)	77.8	55.3	22.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Smith Center)	77.8	55.3	22.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	47.6	42.8	4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Smith Center Elementary)	50	10.5	39.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Smith Center)	50	10.5	39.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	36.1	37.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Smith Center Elementary)	72.2	59.3	13%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Smith Center)	72.2	59.3	13%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	43.5	39.6	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Smith Center Elementary)	16.7	25.9	9.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Smith Center)	16.7	25.9	9.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	31.3	0.6%
5th Grade Science (Smith Center Elementary)	52.8	55.5	2.8%
5th Grade Science (Smith Center)	52.8	55.5	2.8%
5th Grade Science (Kansas)	43.1	42.1	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Smith Center Elementary)	71.4	51.4	20%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Smith Center)	71.4	51.4	20%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	38.4	33.7	4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Smith Center Elementary)	57.1	37.1	20%
6th Grade Mathematics (Smith Center)	57.1	37.1	20%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	29.9	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	241	259	7.5%
African American	4	3	25%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	3	3
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	218	241	10.6%
Two or More Races	15	9	40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.7%	49.8%	2.1%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				KAP English Language Arts (2023)					KAP Mathematics (2023)					KAP Science (2023)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	KAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Smith Center Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	216 South Jefferson	Smith Center	66967	Smith County	Smith Center	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(785) 282-6614	259	19	13.3	49.8%	241 (93.1%)	3 (1.2%)	3 (1.2%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.5%)	58.3	249^th of 660 public elementary schools	62.3%		55.8	276^th of 668 public elementary schools	58.7%	27	38.1	55.3	59.3	51.4	52.1	42.9	10.5	25.9	37.1	27.3	55.5	55.5	$12,067	$732	$11,335
Thunder Ridge Elementary	Public	K-3	128 S Kansas Street	Kensington	66951	Smith County	Thunder Ridge Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(785) 476-3241	46	6	7.7	45.7%	45 (97.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)								(n/a)	18.8				18.8	68.8				68.8			$15,960	$1,823	$14,137

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