Summary:
The 66713 zip code area is home to two elementary schools - Lincoln Elementary and Central Elementary. Based on the available data, Central Elementary stands out as the higher-performing school, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in Kansas and demonstrating stronger academic proficiency across multiple subjects.
Central Elementary has a lower student-teacher ratio of 12:1 compared to 14.5:1 at Lincoln Elementary, which may contribute to its academic success. Both schools serve a high proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with over 60% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite this, Central Elementary's students outperform the district and state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, suggesting the school is providing a higher quality education to its students.
While both schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, the data indicates that Baxter Springs district as a whole may need to address this issue. The per-student spending at Lincoln Elementary is higher than at Central Elementary, but it's unclear if this additional funding is translating to better outcomes for students. Overall, the data highlights Central Elementary as the standout school in the 66713 zip code area, providing a higher quality education to its students.
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