NLC Elementary School

Summary:

NLC Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Americus, Kansas, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 216 students. The school is part of the North Lyon County school district, which is ranked 49 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

NLC Elementary School has shown a mixed performance in academic assessments over the years, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 149 (2017-2018) and 545 (2014-2015) out of 656-678 Kansas elementary schools. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 325 out of 653 Kansas elementary schools, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. While its performance in English Language Arts and Mathematics assessments is generally on par with or slightly below the North Lyon County and Kansas state averages, the school has performed relatively well in assessments for low socioeconomic status students, ranking 9 out of 512 Kansas elementary schools in 2017-2018 with a 5-star rating.

Interestingly, NLC Elementary School has a higher percentage of male students compared to female students, and its white student population has been ranked between 349 and 477 out of 579-596 Kansas elementary schools in recent years. The school's relatively low per-student spending of $9,882 in the 2018-2019 school year, compared to nearby Neosho Rapids Elementary ($17,859) and Olpe Elementary ($12,226), may be a factor in its academic performance. By addressing these key metrics and exploring best practices from neighboring schools, NLC Elementary School can work towards more consistent and improved student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 804 Sixth Street
       Americus, KS  66835


(620) 481-2086

District: North Lyon County

SchoolDigger Rank:
325th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,882 Help


Students who attend NLC Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Northern Heights

Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  225

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.0%
Hispanic:
5.3%
Two or more races:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.6% Help


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Compare Details NLC Elementary School ranks better than 50.2% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.11. (See more...)
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Compare Details NLC Elementary School ranks better than 74% of middle schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.12. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92%), Hispanic (5.3%), two or more races (2.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at NLC Elementary School is 11.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at NLC Elementary School is $9,882.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

NLC Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks NLC Elementary School 325th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See NLC Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


White students:

SchoolDigger ranks NLC Elementary School 94th of 362 Kansas public middle schools. (See NLC Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
White students:


North Lyon County:

SchoolDigger ranks North Lyon County 49th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for NLC Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at NLC Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 64.92 227th 585 61.2%
2007 75.45 122nd 600 79.7%
2008 69.04 199th 614 67.6%
2009 78.23 63rd 621 89.9%
2010 84.01 17th 630 97.3%
2011 70.08 184th 631 70.8%
2012 75.06 100th 660 84.8%
2013 70.84 197th 668 70.5%
2015 27.10 545th 678 19.6%
2016 46.34 367th 656 44.1%
2017 55.19 291st 659 55.8%
2018 72.03 149th 656 77.3%
2019 53.48 296th 667 55.6%
2021 48.68 352nd 670 47.5%
2022 43.07 393rd 668 41.2%
2023 36.98 431st 660 34.7%
2024 50.11 325th 653 50.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at NLC Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.75 9th 512 98.2%
2019 48.68 262nd 509 48.5%
2022 55.75 196th 512 61.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at NLC Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 39.21 372nd 591 37.1%
2021 43.14 352nd 591 40.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at NLC Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.92 149th 575 74.1%
2021 55.24 257th 605 57.5%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at NLC Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.80 166th 574 71.1%
2019 47.75 311th 592 47.5%
2021 40.87 369th 587 37.1%
2022 34.01 434th 596 27.2%
2023 25.50 477th 584 18.3%
2024 42.10 349th 579 39.7%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for NLC Elementary School

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Rank History for all middle school students at NLC Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 69.21 67th 277 75.8%
2007 75.49 40th 286 86.0%
2008 68.31 81st 296 72.6%
2009 70.65 61st 307 80.1%
2010 74.20 52nd 316 83.5%
2011 63.30 118th 320 63.1%
2012 48.21 226th 342 33.9%
2013 45.87 238th 355 33.0%
2015 45.08 203rd 368 44.8%
2016 43.70 196th 343 42.9%
2017 52.03 142nd 358 60.3%
2018 68.78 71st 350 79.7%
2019 59.10 117th 368 68.2%
2021 67.00 84th 367 77.1%
2022 63.11 89th 368 75.8%
2023 56.93 116th 362 68.0%
2024 62.12 94th 362 74.0%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at NLC Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 66.43 31st 157 80.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at NLC Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.46 2nd 255 99.2%
2019 65.41 57th 270 78.9%
2021 64.13 59th 275 78.5%
2022 62.10 57th 270 78.9%
2024 62.75 62nd 296 79.1%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at NLC Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.30 55th 275 80.0%
2019 81.01 35th 294 88.1%
2021 72.78 50th 313 84.0%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at NLC Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 66.43 31st 157 80.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at NLC Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.98 79th 280 71.8%
2019 39.40 180th 301 40.2%
2021 60.66 86th 308 72.1%
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Rank History for middle school White students at NLC Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.93 100th 333 70.0%
2019 50.91 147th 344 57.3%
2021 64.86 82nd 349 76.5%
2022 60.41 97th 349 72.2%
2023 50.91 142nd 349 59.3%
2024 59.01 101st 347 70.9%
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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.

NLC Elementary School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for NLC Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 303 0 3 1 3 n/a n/a 0 310
1989 269 2 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 276
1990 275 0 2 0 4 n/a n/a 0 281
1991 274 0 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1992 283 0 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 288
1993 265 0 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 271
1994 265 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 269
1995 232 1 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 237
1996 232 1 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 237
1997 234 0 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 241
1998 245 3 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 254
1999 219 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 221
2000 221 0 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 231
2001 211 0 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 219
2002 227 3 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 240
2003 227 3 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 240
2004 214 0 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 223
2005 200 1 0 14 2 n/a n/a 0 217
2006 173 1 0 7 0 n/a n/a 3 184
2007 176 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 3 186
2008 167 0 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 176
2009 169 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 172
2010 154 0 0 10 0 0 6 0 170
2011 211 2 0 11 0 0 6 0 230
2012 207 0 0 14 1 0 5 0 227
2013 199 3 0 13 1 0 5 0 221
2014 189 3 0 14 1 0 5 0 212
2015 182 2 1 12 1 0 4 0 202
2016 200 1 1 14 1 0 11 0 228
2017 182 1 2 8 1 0 7 0 201
2018 194 1 2 10 2 0 7 0 216
2019 212 1 1 9 4 0 9 0 236
2020 205 2 1 12 2 0 6 0 228
2021 205 3 1 14 0 0 5 0 228
2022 184 0 0 14 1 0 7 0 206
2023 198 0 0 12 1 0 5 0 216
2024 207 0 0 12 1 0 5 0 225

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 NLC Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 310 17.0 18.2 0
1989 276 18.0 15.3 n/a
1990 281 18.0 15.6 0
1991 281 19.5 14.4 n/a
1992 288 20.2 14.2 24
1993 271 20.3 13.3 22.9
1994 269 18.5 14.5 20.4
1995 237 19.0 12.5 34.2
1996 237 19.0 12.5 34.2
1997 241 17.7 13.6 30.7
1998 254 15.5 16.4 37
1999 221 15.5 14.3 33.9
2000 231 15.5 14.9 39.8
2001 219 15.0 14.6 41.1
2002 240 16.5 14.5 45.4
2003 240 16.5 14.5 45.4
2004 223 14.0 15.9 43
2005 217 13.6 16.0 36.4
2006 184 13.0 14.2 33.1
2007 186 16.0 11.6 36.1
2008 176 13.0 13.5 38.1
2009 172 15.3 11.2 42.4
2010 170 12.1 14.0 47.6
2011 230 17.2 13.3 47
2012 227 20.7 10.9 55.5
2013 221 19.8 11.1 57.9
2014 212 17.8 11.9 52.4
2015 202 19.0 10.6 52.5
2016 228 18.0 12.6 54.4
2017 201 18.9 10.6 49.3
2018 216 17.6 12.2 50.5
2019 236 18.2 12.9 48.7
2020 228 17.8 12.8 45.2
2021 228 18.8 12.1 46.5
2022 206 17.5 11.7 43.7
2023 216 17.7 12.2 40.3
2024 225 19.2 11.6 43.6

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 NLC Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 310 17.0 18.2 0
1989 276 18.0 15.3 n/a
1990 281 18.0 15.6 0
1991 281 19.5 14.4 n/a
1992 288 20.2 14.2 24
1993 271 20.3 13.3 22.9
1994 269 18.5 14.5 20.4
1995 237 19.0 12.5 34.2
1996 237 19.0 12.5 34.2
1997 241 17.7 13.6 30.7
1998 254 15.5 16.4 37
1999 221 15.5 14.3 33.9
2000 231 15.5 14.9 39.8
2001 219 15.0 14.6 41.1
2002 240 16.5 14.5 45.4
2003 240 16.5 14.5 45.4
2004 223 14.0 15.9 43
2005 217 13.6 16.0 36.4
2006 184 13.0 14.2 33.1
2007 186 16.0 11.6 36.1
2008 176 13.0 13.5 38.1
2009 172 15.3 11.2 42.4
2010 170 12.1 14.0 47.6
2011 230 17.2 13.3 47
2012 227 20.7 10.9 55.5
2013 221 19.8 11.1 57.9
2014 212 17.8 11.9 52.4
2015 202 19.0 10.6 52.5
2016 228 18.0 12.6 54.4
2017 201 18.9 10.6 49.3
2018 216 17.6 12.2 50.5
2019 236 18.2 12.9 48.7
2020 228 17.8 12.8 45.2
2021 228 18.8 12.1 46.5
2022 206 17.5 11.7 43.7
2023 216 17.7 12.2 40.3
2024 225 19.2 11.6 43.6

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 NLC Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,539 (15.6%) $8,343 (84.4%) $9,882

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

Impact of COVID-19 on NLC Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 296th of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 431st of 660 Elementary schools
 20.9%
Ranks 117th of 368 Middle schoolsRanks 116th of 362 Middle schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (NLC Elementary School)3636.8
 0.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Lyon County)3636.8
 0.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (NLC Elementary School)2042.1
 22.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Lyon County)2042.1
 22.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (NLC Elementary School)66.722.7
 43.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (North Lyon County)66.722.7
 43.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (NLC Elementary School)52.427.3
 25.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Lyon County)52.427.3
 25.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (NLC Elementary School)52.435.7
 16.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (North Lyon County)52.435.7
 16.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (NLC Elementary School)28.621.4
 7.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Lyon County)28.621.4
 7.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (NLC Elementary School)52.435.7
 16.7%
   5th Grade Science (North Lyon County)52.435.7
 16.7%
   5th Grade Science (Kansas)43.142.1
 1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (NLC Elementary School)44.431.6
 12.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (North Lyon County)44.431.6
 12.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)38.433.7
 4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (NLC Elementary School)22.233.3
 11.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Lyon County)22.233.3
 11.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.929.9
 2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (NLC Elementary School)38.217.9
 20.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (North Lyon County)38.217.9
 20.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)31.831.7
 0%
7th Grade Mathematics (NLC Elementary School)32.417.9
 14.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Lyon County)32.417.9
 14.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)27.927.5
 0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (NLC Elementary School)23.133.3
 10.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (North Lyon County)23.133.3
 10.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)25.220.8
 4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (NLC Elementary School)31.633.3
 1.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Lyon County)31.633.3
 1.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)25.922.8
 3.1%
8th Grade Science (NLC Elementary School)38.545.8
 7.4%
   8th Grade Science (North Lyon County)38.545.8
 7.4%
   8th Grade Science (Kansas)30.722.7
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students236216
 8.5%
African American10
 100%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic912
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White212198
 6.6%
Two or More Races95
 44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.7%40.3%
 8.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about NLC Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 225 students attended NLC Elementary School.

Students at NLC Elementary School are 92% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend NLC Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Northern Heights

NLC Elementary School ranks 325th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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