Central Heights Elementary

Summary:

Central Heights Elementary is a public elementary school in Richmond, Kansas, serving 247 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Central Heights school district.

Academically, Central Heights Elementary has shown fluctuating performance on state assessments, with its ranking among Kansas elementary schools ranging from 114 to 532 over the past decade. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school outperformed the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics, but its performance varied by grade level. For example, 3rd grade ELA proficiency was higher than the state, while 5th grade ELA was lower. The school consistently outperformed the state in Science. Central Heights has also shown varying performance for different student subgroups, with stronger results for special education and low socioeconomic status students.

Compared to nearby schools, Wellsville Elementary has generally lower academic performance, while Williamsburg Elementary School has the lowest performance among the nearby schools. Sunflower Elementary School in Ottawa outperforms Central Heights in several areas. The high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at Central Heights suggests the school serves a relatively disadvantaged population, which may contribute to its academic challenges, though the school has shown strong support for low socioeconomic status students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3521 Ellis Road
       Richmond, KS  66080


(785) 869-3355

District: Central Heights

SchoolDigger Rank:
202nd of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,769 Help


Students who attend Central Heights Elementary usually attend:

High:    Central Heights High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  242

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.8%
Hispanic:
5.0%
Two or more races:
5.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.5% Help


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Compare Details Central Heights Elementary ranks better than 69.1% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.43. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.8%), Hispanic (5%), two or more races (5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Heights Elementary is 13.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Heights Elementary is $16,769.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central Heights Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Heights Elementary 202nd of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Central Heights Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Central Heights:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Heights 64th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Central Heights Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Central Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 54.96 309th 585 47.2%
2007 49.58 383rd 600 36.2%
2008 31.36 497th 614 19.1%
2009 66.27 233rd 621 62.5%
2010 32.85 518th 630 17.8%
2011 21.74 561st 631 11.1%
2012 38.73 522nd 660 20.9%
2013 32.15 532nd 668 20.4%
2015 46.60 388th 678 42.8%
2016 62.62 217th 656 66.9%
2017 73.24 130th 659 80.3%
2018 77.06 114th 656 82.6%
2019 76.69 120th 667 82.0%
2021 59.16 258th 670 61.5%
2022 57.74 258th 668 61.4%
2023 35.14 452nd 660 31.5%
2024 64.43 202nd 653 69.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Central Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 59.77 99th 305 67.5%
2023 53.80 125th 296 57.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.24 26th 512 94.9%
2019 78.90 37th 509 92.7%
2021 68.17 105th 494 78.7%
2022 69.28 95th 512 81.4%
2023 44.82 307th 541 43.3%
2024 67.38 121st 546 77.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Central Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.44 154th 574 73.2%
2019 88.76 37th 591 93.7%
2021 54.00 269th 591 54.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Central Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.34 122nd 575 78.8%
2019 69.23 141st 586 75.9%
2021 63.38 194th 605 67.9%
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Rank History for White students at Central Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.44 147th 574 74.4%
2019 67.68 156th 592 73.6%
2021 47.68 317th 587 46.0%
2022 46.14 328th 596 45.0%
2023 24.92 483rd 584 17.3%
2024 52.82 266th 579 54.1%
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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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Enrollment information for Central Heights Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 240 0 3 6 1 n/a n/a 0 250
1989 272 1 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 277
1990 299 1 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 306
1991 322 3 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 329
1992 319 3 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 327
1993 340 2 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 350
1994 351 2 1 6 5 n/a n/a 0 365
1995 369 2 1 13 6 n/a n/a 0 391
1996 369 2 1 13 6 n/a n/a 0 391
1997 381 1 2 2 5 n/a n/a 0 391
1998 364 2 2 5 7 n/a n/a 0 380
1999 340 2 0 4 5 n/a n/a 0 351
2000 333 1 0 3 5 n/a n/a 4 346
2001 315 1 0 2 5 n/a n/a 0 323
2002 316 2 0 4 7 n/a n/a 0 329
2003 316 2 0 4 7 n/a n/a 0 329
2004 300 1 0 5 6 n/a n/a 3 315
2005 287 1 0 8 6 n/a n/a 2 304
2006 243 2 0 5 4 n/a n/a 4 258
2007 243 6 0 7 3 n/a n/a 0 259
2008 249 5 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 258
2009 239 7 1 2 4 n/a n/a 0 253
2010 198 2 1 10 0 0 7 0 218
2011 229 2 3 16 1 0 5 0 256
2012 233 7 3 10 2 0 5 0 260
2013 212 2 3 12 2 0 7 0 238
2014 208 2 3 18 2 0 7 0 240
2015 232 3 2 15 1 0 4 0 257
2016 245 1 2 8 2 1 3 0 262
2017 253 0 1 12 1 1 6 0 274
2018 268 2 0 6 2 1 5 0 284
2019 225 0 1 9 2 1 5 0 243
2020 222 5 2 10 1 1 2 0 243
2021 220 2 1 12 0 0 8 0 243
2022 225 3 2 10 0 0 8 0 248
2023 222 3 1 10 0 0 11 0 247
2024 215 3 0 12 0 0 12 0 242

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 Central Heights Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 250 16.0 15.6 0
1989 277 17.0 16.2 n/a
1990 306 18.1 16.9 0
1991 329 19.1 17.2 n/a
1992 327 19.1 17.1 33.9
1993 350 19.1 18.3 30.9
1994 365 20.1 18.2 11.8
1995 391 23.2 16.9 38.4
1996 391 23.2 16.9 38.4
1997 391 25.9 15.1 37.1
1998 380 27.0 14.1 31.1
1999 351 26.9 13.0 29.9
2000 346 27.6 12.5 26.9
2001 323 27.2 11.9 29.4
2002 329 23.9 13.8 31.3
2003 329 23.9 13.8 31.3
2004 315 26.7 11.8 37.2
2005 304 25.0 12.2 36.8
2006 258 24.2 10.7 39
2007 259 22.3 11.6 42.1
2008 258 19.5 13.2 44.6
2009 253 19.4 13.0 51.4
2010 218 19.3 11.3 61.9
2011 256 18.2 14.0 65.2
2012 260 20.5 12.6 73.8
2013 238 19.6 12.1 76.1
2014 240 20.5 11.7 73.3
2015 257 20.0 12.8 70.8
2016 262 22.0 11.9 61.1
2017 274 22.9 11.9 63.5
2018 284 23.4 12.1 58.5
2019 243 21.7 11.1 57.2
2020 243 21.7 11.1 47.7
2021 243 20.8 11.6 43.6
2022 248 20.2 12.2 44
2023 247 19.2 12.8 53.8
2024 242 18.2 13.2 54.5

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 Central Heights Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 250 16.0 15.6 0
1989 277 17.0 16.2 n/a
1990 306 18.1 16.9 0
1991 329 19.1 17.2 n/a
1992 327 19.1 17.1 33.9
1993 350 19.1 18.3 30.9
1994 365 20.1 18.2 11.8
1995 391 23.2 16.9 38.4
1996 391 23.2 16.9 38.4
1997 391 25.9 15.1 37.1
1998 380 27.0 14.1 31.1
1999 351 26.9 13.0 29.9
2000 346 27.6 12.5 26.9
2001 323 27.2 11.9 29.4
2002 329 23.9 13.8 31.3
2003 329 23.9 13.8 31.3
2004 315 26.7 11.8 37.2
2005 304 25.0 12.2 36.8
2006 258 24.2 10.7 39
2007 259 22.3 11.6 42.1
2008 258 19.5 13.2 44.6
2009 253 19.4 13.0 51.4
2010 218 19.3 11.3 61.9
2011 256 18.2 14.0 65.2
2012 260 20.5 12.6 73.8
2013 238 19.6 12.1 76.1
2014 240 20.5 11.7 73.3
2015 257 20.0 12.8 70.8
2016 262 22.0 11.9 61.1
2017 274 22.9 11.9 63.5
2018 284 23.4 12.1 58.5
2019 243 21.7 11.1 57.2
2020 243 21.7 11.1 47.7
2021 243 20.8 11.6 43.6
2022 248 20.2 12.2 44
2023 247 19.2 12.8 53.8
2024 242 18.2 13.2 54.5

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 Central Heights Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $880 (5.2%) $15,888 (94.7%) $16,769

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Heights Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 120th of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 452nd of 660 Elementary schools
 50.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Central Heights Elementary)5920
 39%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Central Heights)5920
 39%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Central Heights Elementary)61.522.9
 38.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Central Heights)61.522.9
 38.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Central Heights Elementary)5040
 10%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Central Heights)5040
 10%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Central Heights Elementary)42.130
 12.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Central Heights)42.130
 12.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Central Heights Elementary)54.142.3
 11.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Central Heights)54.142.3
 11.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Central Heights Elementary)5417.3
 36.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Central Heights)5417.3
 36.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (Central Heights Elementary)7346.1
 26.8%
   5th Grade Science (Central Heights)7346.1
 26.8%
   5th Grade Science (Kansas)43.142.1
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students243247
 1.6%
African American03
American Indian20
 100%
Asian11
Hispanic910
 11.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White225222
 1.3%
Two or More Races511
 120%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.2%53.8%
 3.4%


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Central Heights Elementary ranks 202nd of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Central Heights Elementary are 89% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 242 students attended Central Heights Elementary.

Students who attend Central Heights Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Central Heights High


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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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