Serving 72 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Summerfield Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
72 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥50%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥50%
84%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
93%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Prairie Hills School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% KS state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% KS state average).
How many students attend Summerfield Elementary School?
72 students attend Summerfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Summerfield Elementary School students are White, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Summerfield Elementary School?
Summerfield Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Summerfield Elementary School offer ?
Summerfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Summerfield Elementary School part of?
Summerfield Elementary School is part of Prairie Hills School District.
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