Serving 484 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Welborn 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 is 8% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 484 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Welborn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Welborn Elementary School's student population of 484 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
484 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Mascot
Eagles
School Rankings
Welborn Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Welborn Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1102 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
10%
3%
Hispanic
41%
22%
Black
32%
7%
White
9%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Welborn Elementary School's ranking?
Welborn Elementary School is ranked #1102 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Welborn Elementary School often compared to?
Welborn Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John F Kennedy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Welborn Elementary School?
484 students attend Welborn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Welborn Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Welborn Elementary School?
Welborn Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Welborn Elementary School offer ?
Welborn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Welborn Elementary School part of?
Welborn Elementary School is part of Kansas City School District.
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