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Smith Center Elementary

Summary:

Smith Center Elementary is a public elementary school in Smith Center, Kansas, serving 259 students in grades PK-6 and part of the Smith Center District, which is ranked 44 out of 266 districts in the state and rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Academically, Smith Center Elementary has consistently ranked in the top half of Kansas elementary schools, with strong performance in English Language Arts (ELA) where 55.36% of students are proficient or better, compared to the state average of 33.55%. However, in Mathematics, the school has underperformed the state average, with 31.4% of students proficient or better versus 31.6% statewide. Compared to the nearby Thunder Ridge Elementary, Smith Center Elementary has significantly higher ELA and Mathematics proficiency rates across all grades.

In terms of student subgroups, female students at Smith Center Elementary have consistently outperformed male students, while white students have performed slightly below the state average. Notably, the school's special education students and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds have performed relatively well, ranking in the top 30% and top 20% of Kansas elementary schools, respectively. This may be attributed to the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.2 to 14.7 students per teacher, and its higher per-student spending of $12,067 compared to $15,960 at Thunder Ridge Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 216 South Jefferson
       Smith Center, KS  66967

(785) 282-6614

District: Smith Center

SchoolDigger Rank:
241st of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,067 Help


Students who attend Smith Center Elementary usually attend:

High:    Smith Center Junior Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  255

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.4%
Two or more races:
3.5%
Hispanic:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.6% Help


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Compare Details Smith Center Elementary ranks better than 63.1% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.5. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.4%), two or more races (3.5%), Hispanic (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Smith Center Elementary is 14.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Smith Center Elementary is $12,067.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Smith Center Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Smith Center Elementary 241st of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Smith Center Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Smith Center:

SchoolDigger ranks Smith Center 44th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Smith Center Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Smith Center Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 55.35 307th 585 47.5%
2007 62.46 260th 600 56.7%
2008 78.85 77th 614 87.5%
2009 83.50 5th 621 99.2%
2010 80.05 53rd 630 91.6%
2011 70.47 179th 631 71.6%
2012 79.79 27th 660 95.9%
2013 70.07 209th 668 68.7%
2015 70.00 168th 678 75.2%
2016 53.31 307th 656 53.2%
2017 63.74 220th 659 66.6%
2018 72.62 144th 656 78.0%
2019 76.21 123rd 667 81.6%
2021 56.62 276th 670 58.8%
2022 55.76 276th 668 58.7%
2023 58.34 249th 660 62.3%
2024 60.50 241st 653 63.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Smith Center Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 55.60 80th 214 62.6%
2022 53.74 120th 305 60.7%
2024 33.61 196th 306 35.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Smith Center Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.23 21st 512 95.9%
2019 81.71 28th 509 94.5%
2021 62.38 152nd 494 69.2%
2022 58.70 167th 512 67.4%
2023 70.31 105th 541 80.6%
2024 63.86 163rd 546 70.1%
See the entire list of Best Kansas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Smith Center Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.84 101st 574 82.4%
2019 76.66 102nd 591 82.7%
2021 61.59 205th 591 65.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Smith Center Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 55.60 80th 214 62.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Smith Center Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.20 163rd 575 71.7%
2019 67.22 155th 586 73.5%
2021 49.78 298th 605 50.7%
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Rank History for White students at Smith Center Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.57 167th 574 70.9%
2019 73.14 119th 592 79.9%
2021 49.13 303rd 587 48.4%
2022 50.36 293rd 596 50.8%
2023 49.24 297th 584 49.1%
2024 51.95 272nd 579 53.0%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Wednesday, February 13, 2019

Open Quote Rampant bullying. Wasted educational time daily. Sexism. Lying. Child Abuse. That’s usd237 Close Quote



Enrollment information for Smith Center Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 275 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 275
1989 254 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 256
1990 258 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 260
1991 251 2 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 257
1992 262 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 267
1993 344 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 349
1994 348 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 351
1995 329 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 329
1996 329 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 329
1997 321 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 322
1998 301 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 302
1999 275 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 275
2000 265 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 268
2001 270 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 272
2002 252 5 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 260
2003 252 5 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 260
2004 250 2 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 254
2005 237 2 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 243
2006 231 3 0 2 4 n/a n/a 0 240
2007 199 3 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 206
2008 230 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 232
2009 195 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 197
2010 192 1 0 1 0 0 2 0 196
2011 193 2 0 2 0 0 1 0 198
2012 202 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 205
2013 216 4 0 2 0 0 2 0 224
2014 196 3 0 5 0 0 7 0 211
2015 189 3 0 5 1 0 9 0 207
2016 195 1 0 5 1 0 12 0 214
2017 195 1 1 6 0 0 12 0 215
2018 199 2 0 4 2 0 13 0 220
2019 218 4 0 3 1 0 15 0 241
2020 234 2 0 3 0 0 17 0 256
2021 227 1 1 2 0 0 13 0 244
2022 254 3 1 2 0 0 12 0 272
2023 241 3 1 3 2 0 9 0 259
2024 233 4 0 6 3 0 9 0 255

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Smith Center Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 275 15.0 18.3 0
1989 256 15.0 17.0 n/a
1990 260 15.9 16.3 0
1991 257 15.9 16.1 n/a
1992 267 15.9 16.7 26.6
1993 349 20.2 17.3 27.8
1994 351 20.2 17.4 32.5
1995 329 21.0 15.7 36.8
1996 329 21.0 15.7 36.8
1997 322 23.2 13.9 38.8
1998 302 22.5 13.4 39.4
1999 275 24.5 11.2 42.2
2000 268 18.7 14.3 41
2001 272 19.5 13.9 40.4
2002 260 17.2 15.1 40.4
2003 260 17.2 15.1 40.4
2004 254 19.7 12.9 44.5
2005 243 19.7 12.3 45.3
2006 240 19.7 12.2 41.7
2007 206 24.2 8.5 38.3
2008 232 19.7 11.8 46.1
2009 197 23.5 8.4 48.2
2010 196 19.0 10.3 51.5
2011 198 21.5 9.2 55.1
2012 205 21.9 9.3 54.1
2013 224 18.0 12.4 55.8
2014 211 19.3 10.9 53.6
2015 207 19.0 10.8 56
2016 214 19.0 11.2 55.6
2017 215 18.9 11.3 53
2018 220 17.0 12.9 49.5
2019 241 17.9 13.4 47.7
2020 256 18.4 13.9 45.7
2021 244 18.4 13.2 42.6
2022 272 18.4 14.7 38.2
2023 259 19.4 13.3 49.8
2024 255 18.0 14.1 48.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Smith Center Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 275 15.0 18.3 0
1989 256 15.0 17.0 n/a
1990 260 15.9 16.3 0
1991 257 15.9 16.1 n/a
1992 267 15.9 16.7 26.6
1993 349 20.2 17.3 27.8
1994 351 20.2 17.4 32.5
1995 329 21.0 15.7 36.8
1996 329 21.0 15.7 36.8
1997 322 23.2 13.9 38.8
1998 302 22.5 13.4 39.4
1999 275 24.5 11.2 42.2
2000 268 18.7 14.3 41
2001 272 19.5 13.9 40.4
2002 260 17.2 15.1 40.4
2003 260 17.2 15.1 40.4
2004 254 19.7 12.9 44.5
2005 243 19.7 12.3 45.3
2006 240 19.7 12.2 41.7
2007 206 24.2 8.5 38.3
2008 232 19.7 11.8 46.1
2009 197 23.5 8.4 48.2
2010 196 19.0 10.3 51.5
2011 198 21.5 9.2 55.1
2012 205 21.9 9.3 54.1
2013 224 18.0 12.4 55.8
2014 211 19.3 10.9 53.6
2015 207 19.0 10.8 56
2016 214 19.0 11.2 55.6
2017 215 18.9 11.3 53
2018 220 17.0 12.9 49.5
2019 241 17.9 13.4 47.7
2020 256 18.4 13.9 45.7
2021 244 18.4 13.2 42.6
2022 272 18.4 14.7 38.2
2023 259 19.4 13.3 49.8
2024 255 18.0 14.1 48.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Smith Center Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $732 (6.1%) $11,335 (93.9%) $12,067

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Smith Center Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 123rd of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 249th of 660 Elementary schools
 19.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Smith Center Elementary)46.938.1
 8.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Smith Center)46.938.1
 8.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Smith Center Elementary)62.542.9
 19.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Smith Center)62.542.9
 19.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Smith Center Elementary)77.855.3
 22.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Smith Center)77.855.3
 22.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Smith Center Elementary)5010.5
 39.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Smith Center)5010.5
 39.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Smith Center Elementary)72.259.3
 13%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Smith Center)72.259.3
 13%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Smith Center Elementary)16.725.9
 9.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Smith Center)16.725.9
 9.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (Smith Center Elementary)52.855.5
 2.8%
   5th Grade Science (Smith Center)52.855.5
 2.8%
   5th Grade Science (Kansas)43.142.1
 1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Smith Center Elementary)71.451.4
 20%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Smith Center)71.451.4
 20%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)38.433.7
 4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Smith Center Elementary)57.137.1
 20%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Smith Center)57.137.1
 20%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.929.9
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students241259
 7.5%
African American43
 25%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian01
Hispanic33
Pacific Islander00
White218241
 10.6%
Two or More Races159
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.7%49.8%
 2.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Smith Center Elementary

Smith Center Elementary ranks 241st of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Smith Center Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Smith Center Junior Senior High

In the 2023-24 school year, 255 students attended Smith Center Elementary.

Students at Smith Center Elementary are 91% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% American Indian.


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