Best Public Schools in Natoma, KS

Summary:

The city of Natoma, Kansas is home to two schools: Natoma High (6-12) and Natoma Elementary. Based on the available data, Natoma Elementary appears to be the standout school in the area, consistently outperforming Natoma High (6-12) and the district and state averages on key metrics.

Natoma Elementary has a higher statewide ranking than Natoma High (6-12), with a current ranking of 256 out of 653 Kansas elementary schools compared to Natoma High's ranking of 187 out of 327 Kansas high schools. Natoma Elementary also boasts higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grades, as well as a lower student-teacher ratio of 6.4 compared to 6.8 at Natoma High (6-12). Despite Natoma High (6-12) spending significantly more per student at $17,446 compared to $13,594 at Natoma Elementary, the academic performance data suggests the higher spending does not translate to better outcomes.

Both schools serve a relatively low-income student population, with high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients at over 61% for each school. This indicates the Paradise school district and the Natoma community may face socioeconomic challenges that could impact student learning and achievement. However, Natoma Elementary's stronger performance suggests it is better equipped to support its students despite these challenges.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking ()				KAP English Language Arts (2024)		KAP Mathematics (2024)		KAP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 5th 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
Natoma Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	610 3rd Street	Natoma	67651	Osborne County	Paradise	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 885-4478	55	9	6.2	63.6%	47 (85.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.5%)	58.8	256^th of 653 public elementary schools	60.8%					(n/a)	30.0	45.8	40.0	45.8	60.0	60.0	$13,594	$771	$12,823
Natoma High (6-12)	Public	6-12	710 5th Street	Natoma	67651	Osborne County	Paradise	No	No	No	No	(785) 885-4849	41	9	4.6	65.9%	35 (85.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.9%)								(n/a)		37.5		16.7		20.0	$17,446	$439	$17,007

Cities Near Natoma

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Plainville	14.87 mi	2	293^rd
Russell	21.93 mi	4	307^th
Stockton	21.94 mi	2	210^th
Victoria	23.8 mi	2	219^th
Osborne	24.66 mi	2	73^rd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

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