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Bickerdyke Elementary

Q: Is Bickerdyke Elementary a good school?

Bickerdyke Elementary ranks 448 th of 656 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 2-6

448^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 656 Kansas Elementary Schools

Better than 32% of Kansas elementary schools

Summary

Bickerdyke Elementary is a public elementary school located in Russell, Kansas, serving grades 2-5 with a total enrollment of 220 students. The school is part of the Russell County School District, which is ranked 239 out of 264 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bickerdyke Elementary has seen a fluctuating performance ranking over the years, ranging from 272nd to 481st out of 656-678 Kansas elementary schools. In the most recent school year, the school ranked 448th out of 656 Kansas elementary schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it in the bottom third of the state. The school's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in state assessments, is generally below the state and county averages, particularly in 5th-grade English Language Arts and Mathematics. Additionally, Bickerdyke Elementary has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 12.8% to 24% in recent years, which is above the state average.

While the nearby Victoria Elementary in the Victoria School District performs significantly better than Bickerdyke Elementary across various metrics, including academic achievement and school ranking, the only other nearby school in the same district, Simpson Elementary, has similar demographic and performance characteristics to Bickerdyke Elementary. Addressing the challenges faced by Bickerdyke Elementary, such as subgroup disparities, chronic absenteeism, and underperformance compared to the state and nearby schools, will be crucial in improving the overall quality of education at the school.

261

Students ?

11.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,903

Per pupil spending ?

54%

Free/discounted lunch ?

348 N Maple St
Russell, KS 67665

(785) 483-6066

District: Russell County

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.9%

Two or more races:

5.0%

Hispanic:

4.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 41st percentile in 2015 → 32nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Kansas average (36% vs 42% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 9 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school36%

District avg29%

Kansas avg42%

448^th of 656

Kansas public elementary schools ?

Bottom 32%▼ down 9 pts since 2015

From bottom 41% (2015) to bottom 32% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

239^th of 264Russell County among Kansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	35.7	448 of 656	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	37.8	430 of 653	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	54.7	286 of 660	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	56.5	272 of 668	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	41.6	402 of 670	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	31.4	481 of 667	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	34.2	464 of 656	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	40.9	410 of 659	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2016	36.4	451 of 656	31.3%	★★☆☆☆
2015	45.1	403 of 678	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2013	67.0	252 of 668	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2012	62.5	306 of 660	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	57.6	336 of 631	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2010	54.3	353 of 630	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2009	49.1	402 of 621	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2008	58.1	307 of 614	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2007	42.5	433 of 600	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	57.6	285 of 585	51.3%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	71.6	34 of 214	84.1%	★★★★☆
2019	41.7	106 of 193	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	41.6	86 of 140	38.6%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	56.2	250 of 591	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	30.7	432 of 591	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	32.4	417 of 574	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	45.5	297 of 533	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	31.9	412 of 546	24.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	51.5	246 of 541	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	73.0	69 of 512	86.5%	★★★★☆
2021	48.5	255 of 494	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	38.2	339 of 509	33.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	45.4	299 of 512	41.6%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	30.6	447 of 605	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	36.2	393 of 586	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	40.6	365 of 575	36.5%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	32.5	217 of 313	30.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	27.9	225 of 306	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	38.3	192 of 296	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	50.4	134 of 305	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	71.6	34 of 214	84.1%	★★★★☆
2019	41.7	106 of 193	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	41.6	86 of 140	38.6%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	24.9	482 of 576	16.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	29.8	447 of 579	22.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	45.4	323 of 584	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	49.5	306 of 596	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	31.9	433 of 587	26.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	29.9	461 of 592	22.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	30.1	449 of 574	21.8%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Disabled (2021)84th percentile+44 vs school

Female (2021)58th percentile+18 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)44th percentile+13 vs school

Special Education (2025)31st percentile~ school

Male (2021)26th percentile-14 vs school

White (2025)16th percentile-15 vs school

By subject vs Kansas (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts42%-3 vs state

Mathematics35%-4 vs state

Science31%-10 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KAP English Language Arts (2025)					KAP Mathematics (2025)					KAP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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
Bickerdyke Elementary	Public	2-6	348 N Maple St	Russell	67665	Russell County	Russell County	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 483-6066	261	22	11.6	54.0%	232 (88.9%)	3 (1.1%)	11 (4.2%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.0%)	35.7	448^th of 656 public elementary schools	31.7%		37.8	430^th of 653 public elementary schools	34.2%	18	60.4	35.4	26.7	43.1	41.7	39.6	45.8	24.4	29.3	34.7	31.1	31.1	$13,903	$1,221	$12,683
Simpson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-1	1323 N Main St	Russell	67665	Russell County	Russell County	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 483-6180	173	13	13.5	48.6%	152 (87.9%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.2%)								(n/a)													$15,014	$1,317	$13,697
Victoria Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	602 10th Street	Victoria	67671	Ellis County	Victoria	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 735-2870	153	13	11.5	45.1%	144 (94.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.9%)	53.5	302^nd of 656 public elementary schools	54.0%		58.3	260^th of 653 public elementary schools	60.2%	42	37.5	38.9	62.5	59.3	50.5	37.5	33.3	58.3	44.4	44.1	50.0	50.0	$11,559	$1,344	$10,215

Frequently Asked Questions about Bickerdyke Elementary

Is Bickerdyke Elementary a good school?

Bickerdyke Elementary ranks 448^th of 656 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Bickerdyke Elementary?

Students at Bickerdyke Elementary are 89% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 1% African American.

What district is Bickerdyke Elementary in?

Russell County

How many students attend Bickerdyke Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 261 students attended Bickerdyke Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Bickerdyke Elementary attend?

Students who attend Bickerdyke Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Russell Junior-Senior High

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