Dexter Elementary

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Dexter Elementary ranks 108 th of 660 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public PK, KG-5

311 N. Main
Dexter, KS 67038-0097

(620) 876-5415

District: Dexter

SchoolDigger Rank:
108^th of 660 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,737

Students who attend Dexter Elementary usually attend:

High:

Dexter High

Student/teacher ratio: 16.9

Number of students: 129

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.7%

Two or more races:

5.4%

Hispanic:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dexter Elementary ranks better than 83.6% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.11. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.7%), two or more races (5.4%), Hispanic (3.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 55.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dexter Elementary is 16.9. (See more...)

Compare Dexter Elementary employs 7.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dexter Elementary is $10,737.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Dexter Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Dexter Elementary 108^th of 660 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Dexter Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Dexter:

SchoolDigger ranks Dexter 18^th of 269 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dexter Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Dexter Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2006	80.62	59^th	585	89.9%
2007	58.88	290^th	600	51.7%
2008	86.76	2^nd	614	99.7%
2011	62.93	273^rd	631	56.7%
2015	46.75	386^th	678	43.1%
2016	41.97	407^th	656	38.0%
2017	86.74	59^th	659	91.0%
2018	84.19	74^th	656	88.7%
2019	76.44	121^st	667	81.9%
2021	66.54	203^rd	670	69.7%
2022	73.90	139^th	668	79.2%
2023	79.11	108^th	660	83.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dexter Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	99.33	1^st	541	99.8%

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Rank History for White students at Dexter Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	80.89	81^st	574	85.9%
2019	68.49	149^th	592	74.8%
2021	49.06	304^th	587	48.2%
2022	58.48	220^th	596	63.1%
2023	68.78	135^th	584	76.9%

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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 Dexter Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	96	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	96
1989	101	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	101
1990	95	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	95
1991	82	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	82
1992	93	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	93
1993	99	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	99
1994	100	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	100
1995	96	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	96
1996	96	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	96
1997	96	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	98
1998	92	0	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	99
1999	104	0	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	109
2000	105	0	0	0	5	n/a	n/a	0	110
2001	94	0	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	100
2002	107	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	109
2003	107	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	109
2004	100	0	0	2	4	n/a	n/a	0	106
2005	85	0	0	5	7	n/a	n/a	0	97
2006	77	0	0	5	7	n/a	n/a	0	89
2007	71	0	0	4	4	n/a	n/a	0	79
2008	68	0	0	1	4	n/a	n/a	0	73
2009	59	0	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	1	64
2010	49	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	51
2011	59	0	0	0	1	0	3	0	63
2012	65	0	0	0	0	0	4	0	69
2013	69	0	0	0	0	0	3	0	72
2014	61	2	0	0	0	1	3	0	67
2015	64	0	0	1	0	0	4	0	69
2016	80	0	0	1	1	0	6	0	88
2017	72	0	0	2	0	0	5	0	79
2018	82	0	0	3	0	0	3	0	88
2019	84	0	1	2	1	0	5	0	93
2020	74	0	1	4	2	2	5	0	88
2021	100	0	1	5	1	2	7	0	116
2022	117	0	1	7	0	0	11	0	136
2023	117	0	1	4	0	0	7	0	129

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 Dexter Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	96	7.0	13.7	0
1989	101	7.0	14.4	n/a
1990	95	7.5	12.6	0
1991	82	6.5	12.6	n/a
1992	93	7.2	12.9	46.2
1993	99	7.2	13.8	33.3
1994	100	7.5	13.3	35
1995	96	8.0	12.0	56.3
1996	96	8.0	12.0	56.3
1997	98	7.5	13.1	51
1998	99	7.5	13.2	43.4
1999	109	7.5	14.5	45.9
2000	110	7.5	14.7	39.1
2001	100	8.0	12.5	41
2002	109	8.0	13.6	49.5
2003	109	8.0	13.6	49.5
2004	106	8.0	13.3	50.9
2005	97	8.0	12.1	52.6
2006	89	8.0	11.1	43.8
2007	79	10.0	7.9	48.1
2008	73	7.5	9.7	43.8
2009	64	7.5	8.5	34.9
2010	51	6.8	7.5	47.1
2011	63	6.0	10.5	49.2
2012	69	7.1	9.6	59.4
2013	72	7.0	10.2	62.5
2014	67	6.6	10.1	59.7
2015	69	6.0	11.5	60.9
2016	88	7.0	12.5	58
2017	79	6.9	11.4	48.1
2018	88	6.9	12.7	67
2019	93	6.9	13.4	58.1
2020	88	6.9	12.7	55.7
2021	116	8.9	13.0	52.6
2022	136	7.6	17.8	47.1
2023	129	7.6	16.9	55.8

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 Dexter Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	96	7.0	13.7	0
1989	101	7.0	14.4	n/a
1990	95	7.5	12.6	0
1991	82	6.5	12.6	n/a
1992	93	7.2	12.9	46.2
1993	99	7.2	13.8	33.3
1994	100	7.5	13.3	35
1995	96	8.0	12.0	56.3
1996	96	8.0	12.0	56.3
1997	98	7.5	13.1	51
1998	99	7.5	13.2	43.4
1999	109	7.5	14.5	45.9
2000	110	7.5	14.7	39.1
2001	100	8.0	12.5	41
2002	109	8.0	13.6	49.5
2003	109	8.0	13.6	49.5
2004	106	8.0	13.3	50.9
2005	97	8.0	12.1	52.6
2006	89	8.0	11.1	43.8
2007	79	10.0	7.9	48.1
2008	73	7.5	9.7	43.8
2009	64	7.5	8.5	34.9
2010	51	6.8	7.5	47.1
2011	63	6.0	10.5	49.2
2012	69	7.1	9.6	59.4
2013	72	7.0	10.2	62.5
2014	67	6.6	10.1	59.7
2015	69	6.0	11.5	60.9
2016	88	7.0	12.5	58
2017	79	6.9	11.4	48.1
2018	88	6.9	12.7	67
2019	93	6.9	13.4	58.1
2020	88	6.9	12.7	55.7
2021	116	8.9	13.0	52.6
2022	136	7.6	17.8	47.1
2023	129	7.6	16.9	55.8

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 Dexter Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$996 (9.3%)	$9,741 (90.7%)	$10,737

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dexter Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 121^st of 667 Elementary schools	Ranks 108^th of 660 Elementary schools	1.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dexter Elementary)	35.7	86.7	51%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dexter)	35.7	86.7	51%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	40.6	38.1	2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dexter Elementary)	64.3	93.3	29.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dexter)	64.3	93.3	29.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	50.3	50.4	0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dexter Elementary)	52.9	53.3	0.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dexter)	52.9	53.3	0.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	47.6	42.8	4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dexter Elementary)	47.1	46.7	0.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dexter)	47.1	46.7	0.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	36.1	37.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dexter Elementary)	64.3	45.5	18.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dexter)	64.3	45.5	18.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	43.5	39.6	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dexter Elementary)	64.3	40.9	23.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dexter)	64.3	40.9	23.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	31.3	0.6%
5th Grade Science (Dexter Elementary)	78.6	54.5	24%
5th Grade Science (Dexter)	78.6	54.5	24%
5th Grade Science (Kansas)	43.1	42.1	1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	93	129	38.7%
African American	0	0
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	2	4	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	84	117	39.3%
Two or More Races	5	7	40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	58.1%	55.8%	2.3%

Schools Near Dexter Elementary

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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
Dexter Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	311 N. Main	Dexter	67038	Cowley County	Dexter	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(620) 876-5415	129	8	16.9	55.8%	117 (90.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.1%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.4%)	79.1	108^th of 660 public elementary schools	83.6%		73.9	139^th of 668 public elementary schools	79.2%	31	86.7	53.3	45.5		59.6	93.3	46.7	40.9		57.7	54.5	54.5	$10,737	$996	$9,741
Central Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1045 N. Oak	Burden	67019	Cowley County	Central	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(620) 438-3195	157	10	16.5	57.3%	142 (90.4%)	2 (1.3%)	7 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	57.3	261^st of 660 public elementary schools	60.5%		56.7	267^th of 668 public elementary schools	60.0%	6	9.5	36.8	58.8	54.2	39.5	19.0	47.4	47.1	45.8	39.5	47.1	47.1	$10,475	$1,730	$8,745
Country View Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	16300 151st Road	Winfield	67156	Cowley County	Winfield	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(620) 221-5155	143	11	12.8	42.7%	119 (83.2%)	3 (2.1%)	8 (5.6%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (7.7%)	35.2	450^th of 660 public elementary schools	31.8%		15.1	585^th of 668 public elementary schools	12.4%	135	10.0	31.3	45.5		29.3	25.0	25.0	27.3		25.9	50.0	50.0	$12,358	$798	$11,561
Cedar Vale Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	508 Dora	Cedar Vale	67024	Chautauqua County	Cedar Vale	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(620) 758-2265	81	8	10.8	46.9%	51 (63.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (24.7%)	47.8	347^th of 660 public elementary schools	47.4%		48.3	347^th of 668 public elementary schools	48.1%			41.7	45.5		43.3		33.3	36.4		36.7	27.3	27.3	$15,565	$1,103	$14,462
Whittier Elementary	Public	K-5	1400 Mound	Winfield	67156	Cowley County	Winfield	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(620) 221-5150	254	20	12.9	51.2%	198 (78.0%)	3 (1.2%)	31 (12.2%)	3 (1.2%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.3%)	55.7	279^th of 660 public elementary schools	57.7%		47	357^th of 668 public elementary schools	46.6%	78	39.5	39.5	45.2		41.5	51.2	52.6	28.6		43.9	42.8	42.8	$9,635	$538	$9,097
Irving Elementary	Public	K-5	311 Harter	Winfield	67156	Cowley County	Winfield	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(620) 221-5140	262	24	10.7	77.1%	175 (66.8%)	8 (3.1%)	39 (14.9%)	6 (2.3%)	4 (1.5%)	9 (3.4%)	21 (8.0%)	10.9	610^th of 660 public elementary schools	7.6%		12.6	607^th of 668 public elementary schools	9.1%	3	23.9	23.3	13.5		20.6	27.7	9.3	5.3		14.8	13.2	13.2	$11,017	$664	$10,353
C 4 Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	11945 292nd Road	Arkansas City	67005	Cowley County	Arkansas City	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(620) 441-2045	110	7	15.2	43.6%	89 (80.9%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (9.1%)	40.4	408^th of 660 public elementary schools	38.2%		28.9	503^rd of 668 public elementary schools	24.7%	95	16.7	5.3	57.9		26.8	33.3	15.8	42.1		30.4	52.6	52.6	$10,380	$249	$10,131
Lowell Elementary	Public	K-5	1404 Millington	Winfield	67156	Cowley County	Winfield	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(620) 221-5136	248	18	13.7	58.9%	164 (66.1%)	7 (2.8%)	36 (14.5%)	7 (2.8%)	3 (1.2%)	5 (2.0%)	26 (10.5%)	32	477^th of 660 public elementary schools	27.7%		41.5	409^th of 668 public elementary schools	38.8%	68	19.5	50.0	30.4		33.6	24.4	27.3	21.7		24.4	37.0	37.0	$10,346	$559	$9,786
Jefferson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	131 Osage Ave	Arkansas City	67005	Cowley County	Arkansas City	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(620) 441-2060	269	16	17.0	73.2%	153 (56.9%)	10 (3.7%)	85 (31.6%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.2%)	13 (4.8%)	34.7	457^th of 660 public elementary schools	30.8%		27	524^th of 668 public elementary schools	21.6%	67	30.6	34.1	27.0		30.7	38.9	41.5	28.9		36.5	26.3	26.3	$8,844	$559	$8,285
Roosevelt Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	300 North B	Arkansas City	67005	Cowley County	Arkansas City	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(620) 441-2070	208	15	13.8	80.3%	98 (47.1%)	5 (2.4%)	87 (41.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	5 (2.4%)	9 (4.3%)	50.8	324^th of 660 public elementary schools	50.9%		30.9	487^th of 668 public elementary schools	27.1%	163	31.2	51.7	40.0		40.7	30.3	58.6	40.0		42.4	30.0	30.0	$9,604	$591	$9,013

Frequently Asked Questions about Dexter Elementary

How many students attend Dexter Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 129 students attended Dexter Elementary.

What district is Dexter Elementary in?

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What schools do graduates of Dexter Elementary attend?

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What is the racial makeup of Dexter Elementary?

Students at Dexter Elementary are 91% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

Is Dexter Elementary a good school?

Dexter Elementary ranks 108^th of 660 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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