Rural Center Elementary

Public PK, KG-5

 902 1400 Avenue
       Abilene, KS  67410


(785) 479-2213

District: Chapman

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,957 Help


Students who attend Rural Center Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Chapman Middle School
High:    Chapman High

Student/teacher ratio:  9.6 Help
Number of students:  55

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.1%
Two or more races:
5.5%
African American:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.1% Help


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Compare Details Rural Center Elementary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.37. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Rural Center Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Chapman School District. Racial makeup is: White (89.1%), two or more races (5.5%), African American (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 29.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rural Center Elementary is 9.6. 2 elementary schools in the Chapman School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rural Center Elementary is $17,957, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Chapman School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Rural Center Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Chapman:

SchoolDigger ranks Chapman 73rd of 269 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rural Center Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Rural Center Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 52.25 318th 670 52.5%
2022 79.37 104th 668 84.4%
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Rank History for White students at Rural Center Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.17 367th 587 37.5%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Rural Center Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 87 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 89
1989 97 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 97
1990 97 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 97
1991 96 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 96
1992 97 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 97
1993 102 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 107
1994 96 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 98
1995 81 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 84
1996 81 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 84
1997 80 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 83
1998 71 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 75
1999 70 0 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 74
2000 65 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 69
2001 54 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 58
2002 43 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 44
2003 43 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 44
2004 37 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 37
2005 31 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 31
2006 33 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 33
2007 25 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 26
2008 23 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 24
2009 24 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 28
2010 20 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 24
2011 28 1 1 7 0 0 0 0 37
2012 34 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 39
2013 30 1 2 2 0 0 0 0 35
2014 38 1 1 3 0 0 0 0 43
2015 30 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 33
2016 43 2 0 3 0 0 0 0 48
2017 43 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 44
2018 53 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 56
2019 56 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 56
2020 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40
2021 45 1 0 0 3 0 1 0 50
2022 51 2 0 0 4 0 2 0 59
2023 49 2 0 0 1 0 3 0 55

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 Rural Center Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 89 5.0 17.8 0
1989 97 6.0 16.1 n/a
1990 97 6.8 14.2 0
1991 96 6.8 14.1 n/a
1992 97 7.2 13.4 21.6
1993 107 8.3 12.9 25.2
1994 98 8.3 11.8 21.4
1995 84 8.0 10.5 44
1996 84 8.0 10.5 44
1997 83 6.2 13.4 50.6
1998 75 6.5 11.5 50.7
1999 74 6.5 11.4 51.4
2000 69 6.9 10.0 44.9
2001 58 5.3 10.9 41.4
2002 44 4.7 9.4 56.8
2003 44 4.7 9.4 56.8
2004 37 3.7 10.0 54.1
2005 31 3.6 8.6 67.7
2006 33 4.0 8.3 48.5
2007 26 4.3 6.0 65.4
2008 24 3.5 6.9 37.5
2009 28 3.5 8.0 53.6
2010 24 3.5 6.8 70.8
2011 37 3.8 9.7 59.5
2012 39 3.6 10.8 61.5
2013 35 4.4 7.9 60
2014 43 6.1 7.0 69.8
2015 33 4.0 8.2 69.7
2016 48 5.0 9.6 52.1
2017 44 5.5 8.0 50
2018 56 5.5 10.1 26.8
2019 56 5.5 10.1 37.5
2020 40 5.5 7.2 45
2021 50 5.5 9.0 40
2022 59 5.7 10.3 23.7
2023 55 5.7 9.6 29.1

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 Rural Center Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 89 5.0 17.8 0
1989 97 6.0 16.1 n/a
1990 97 6.8 14.2 0
1991 96 6.8 14.1 n/a
1992 97 7.2 13.4 21.6
1993 107 8.3 12.9 25.2
1994 98 8.3 11.8 21.4
1995 84 8.0 10.5 44
1996 84 8.0 10.5 44
1997 83 6.2 13.4 50.6
1998 75 6.5 11.5 50.7
1999 74 6.5 11.4 51.4
2000 69 6.9 10.0 44.9
2001 58 5.3 10.9 41.4
2002 44 4.7 9.4 56.8
2003 44 4.7 9.4 56.8
2004 37 3.7 10.0 54.1
2005 31 3.6 8.6 67.7
2006 33 4.0 8.3 48.5
2007 26 4.3 6.0 65.4
2008 24 3.5 6.9 37.5
2009 28 3.5 8.0 53.6
2010 24 3.5 6.8 70.8
2011 37 3.8 9.7 59.5
2012 39 3.6 10.8 61.5
2013 35 4.4 7.9 60
2014 43 6.1 7.0 69.8
2015 33 4.0 8.2 69.7
2016 48 5.0 9.6 52.1
2017 44 5.5 8.0 50
2018 56 5.5 10.1 26.8
2019 56 5.5 10.1 37.5
2020 40 5.5 7.2 45
2021 50 5.5 9.0 40
2022 59 5.7 10.3 23.7
2023 55 5.7 9.6 29.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Rural Center Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,203 (6.7%) $16,754 (93.3%) $17,957

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rural Center Elementary

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students5655
 1.8%
African American02
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White5649
 12.5%
Two or More Races03
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.5%29.1%
 8.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Rural Center Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 55 students attended Rural Center Elementary.

Students at Rural Center Elementary are 89% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American, 2% American Indian.

Students who attend Rural Center Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Chapman Middle School
High : Chapman High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

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