Summary:
The 67651 zip code is home to a single elementary school, Natoma Elementary, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. Despite serving a population with significant economic challenges, with over 60% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Natoma Elementary has consistently performed at a high level, ranking in the top 40% of Kansas elementary schools for the past 15 years.
Natoma Elementary's academic performance is particularly impressive, with 45.83% of students proficient or better in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, exceeding the state averages of 33.55% and 31.6% respectively. The school's 5th grade students also outperform the state averages in ELA (39.3% vs 30%) and Mathematics (32.35% vs 40%). Natoma Elementary's science proficiency rates for all grades and 5th grade are particularly strong at 60%, well above the state average of 32.28% and 45.03% respectively.
The school's small enrollment of 54 students and low student-teacher ratio of 6.4 suggest that Natoma Elementary is able to provide a more personalized learning environment for its students, which may contribute to its academic success. Paradise, the district in which Natoma Elementary is located, ranks 85 out of 266 districts in Kansas, with a 3 out of 5 star rating, further highlighting the school's strong performance within its broader educational context.
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