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Almena Elementary

Summary:

Almena Elementary is a public elementary school located in Almena, Kansas, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 71 students. The school is part of the Northern Valley school district, which is ranked 94 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Almena Elementary has shown strong performance in mathematics, with 45% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024, significantly higher than the Northern Valley district (33.84%) and the state average (31.6%). In 4th grade English Language Arts, Almena Elementary has consistently outperformed the district and state, with 50% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to 50% for the district and 43.34% for the state. However, the school has struggled in 3rd grade English Language Arts, with only 10% of students proficient or better, compared to 10% for the district and 38.35% for the state. Almena Elementary also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 41.33% in 2021-2022 to 59.15% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average.

While Almena Elementary outperforms the nearby Logan Elementary and Eisenhower Elementary in certain areas, it has experienced significant fluctuations in its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger star rating over the years, ranging from a high of 5 stars and a ranking of 5 out of 668 Kansas elementary schools in 2012-2013 to a low of 2 stars and a ranking of 376 out of 653 in 2023-2024. This volatility in performance suggests that the school may be facing challenges in maintaining consistent academic achievement, and the higher spending per student at Almena Elementary may contribute to its stronger performance in some areas, but the school's overall ranking and star rating suggest that there is room for improvement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 504 W Bryant
       Almena, KS  67622

(785) 664-2446

District: Northern Valley

SchoolDigger Rank:
376th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,579 Help


Students who attend Almena Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Long Island Middle School
High:    Northern Valley High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  78

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.1%
Hispanic:
6.4%
Two or more races:
6.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Almena Elementary ranks worse than 57.6% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.98. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.1%), Hispanic (6.4%), two or more races (6.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 64.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Almena Elementary is 12.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Almena Elementary is $16,579.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Almena Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Northern Valley:

SchoolDigger ranks Northern Valley 94th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Almena Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 69.38 193rd 600 67.8%
2008 81.21 53rd 614 91.4%
2010 78.24 76th 630 87.9%
2011 78.97 57th 631 91.0%
2012 71.96 148th 660 77.6%
2013 85.70 5th 668 99.3%
2015 38.95 460th 678 32.2%
2024 44.98 376th 653 42.4%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Almena Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 69 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 69
1989 60 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 60
1990 70 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 70
1991 74 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 74
1992 75 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 75
1993 68 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 68
1994 80 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 80
1995 63 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 63
1996 63 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 63
1997 67 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 68
1998 67 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 69
1999 67 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 72
2000 63 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 66
2001 62 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 63
2002 60 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 61
2003 60 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 61
2004 89 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 91
2005 87 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 90
2006 82 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 84
2007 83 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 87
2008 81 2 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 86
2009 89 3 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 95
2010 66 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 70
2011 96 4 1 6 0 0 0 0 107
2012 91 4 1 7 0 0 1 0 104
2013 76 3 1 9 0 0 1 0 90
2014 65 2 1 10 0 0 2 0 80
2015 64 2 1 10 0 0 2 0 79
2016 67 2 0 5 0 0 1 0 75
2017 62 1 0 2 0 0 1 0 66
2018 66 1 0 4 0 0 1 0 72
2019 65 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 66
2020 66 1 0 3 0 0 1 0 71
2021 50 1 0 3 0 0 1 0 55
2022 66 1 0 7 0 0 1 0 75
2023 63 2 0 5 0 0 1 0 71
2024 64 4 0 5 0 0 5 0 78

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 Almena Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 69 6.0 11.5 0
1989 60 5.0 12.0 n/a
1990 70 6.4 10.9 0
1991 74 6.5 11.3 n/a
1992 75 6.5 11.5 49.3
1993 68 6.8 10.0 33.8
1994 80 6.5 12.3 37.5
1995 63 7.0 9.0 39.7
1996 63 7.0 9.0 39.7
1997 68 7.3 9.3 41.2
1998 69 6.5 10.6 47.8
1999 72 6.8 10.6 44.4
2000 66 6.9 9.6 47
2001 63 6.5 9.7 44.4
2002 61 6.9 8.8 57.4
2003 61 6.9 8.8 57.4
2004 91 7.3 12.5 52.7
2005 90 7.5 12.0 53.3
2006 84 6.7 12.5 38.1
2007 87 9.6 9.1 77
2008 86 8.6 10.0 57
2009 95 9.2 10.3 65.3
2010 70 7.4 9.4 72.9
2011 107 8.7 12.2 68.2
2012 104 10.0 10.4 61.5
2013 90 8.9 10.1 51.1
2014 80 9.5 8.4 48.8
2015 79 9.0 8.7 45.6
2016 75 9.0 8.3 48
2017 66 0.0 n/a 43.9
2018 72 7.3 9.8 38.9
2019 66 n/a n/a 53
2020 71 8.0 8.8 60.6
2021 55 8.0 6.8 54.5
2022 75 7.0 10.7 41.3
2023 71 6.3 11.2 59.2
2024 78 6.3 12.3 64.1

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 Almena Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 69 6.0 11.5 0
1989 60 5.0 12.0 n/a
1990 70 6.4 10.9 0
1991 74 6.5 11.3 n/a
1992 75 6.5 11.5 49.3
1993 68 6.8 10.0 33.8
1994 80 6.5 12.3 37.5
1995 63 7.0 9.0 39.7
1996 63 7.0 9.0 39.7
1997 68 7.3 9.3 41.2
1998 69 6.5 10.6 47.8
1999 72 6.8 10.6 44.4
2000 66 6.9 9.6 47
2001 63 6.5 9.7 44.4
2002 61 6.9 8.8 57.4
2003 61 6.9 8.8 57.4
2004 91 7.3 12.5 52.7
2005 90 7.5 12.0 53.3
2006 84 6.7 12.5 38.1
2007 87 9.6 9.1 77
2008 86 8.6 10.0 57
2009 95 9.2 10.3 65.3
2010 70 7.4 9.4 72.9
2011 107 8.7 12.2 68.2
2012 104 10.0 10.4 61.5
2013 90 8.9 10.1 51.1
2014 80 9.5 8.4 48.8
2015 79 9.0 8.7 45.6
2016 75 9.0 8.3 48
2017 66 0.0 n/a 43.9
2018 72 7.3 9.8 38.9
2019 66 n/a n/a 53
2020 71 8.0 8.8 60.6
2021 55 8.0 6.8 54.5
2022 75 7.0 10.7 41.3
2023 71 6.3 11.2 59.2
2024 78 6.3 12.3 64.1

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Almena Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,886 (11.4%) $14,693 (88.6%) $16,579

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Almena 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.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students6671
 7.6%
African American02
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic15
 400%
Pacific Islander00
White6563
 3.1%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53%59.2%
 6.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Almena Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 78 students attended Almena Elementary.

Almena Elementary ranks 376th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Almena Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Long Island Middle School
High : Northern Valley High

Students at Almena Elementary are 82% White, 6% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 5% African American.


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