Atchison Elementary School

Summary:

Atchison Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 703 students in grades PK-5 in Atchison, Kansas, which is part of the Atchison Public Schools district. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Kansas elementary schools over the past 10 years and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Atchison Elementary School faces significant academic and demographic challenges. The school consistently underperforms the state average on standardized tests, with only 27.74% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 23.36% proficient or better in math, compared to state averages of 33.55% and 31.6%, respectively. The school also has significant achievement gaps between student subgroups, performing relatively well for African American and Hispanic students but very poorly for White students, as well as for its special education and low socioeconomic status populations. Additionally, the school has very high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 61.58% to 68.28% over the past 3 years, indicating a high-poverty student population.

In contrast, nearby schools such as MacArthur Elementary (Fort Leavenworth), Bradley Elementary (Fort Leavenworth), and Pleasant Ridge Elementary (Easton) significantly outperform Atchison Elementary on academic measures, with proficiency rates 20-40 percentage points higher in English Language Arts and Math. While Atchison Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.7, the Atchison Public Schools district's per-student spending of $10,731 is lower than the state average, suggesting potential resource constraints that may be contributing to the school's underperformance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 825 N 17th Street
       Atchison, KS  66002


(913) 367-1161

District: Atchison Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
520th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,731 Help


Students who attend Atchison Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Atchison Middle School
High:    Atchison High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  700

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.7%
Two or more races:
13.7%
Hispanic:
6.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Atchison Elementary School ranks worse than 79.6% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.43. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.7%), two or more races (13.7%), Hispanic (6.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Atchison Elementary School is 13.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Atchison Elementary School is $10,731.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Atchison Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Atchison Elementary School 520th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Atchison Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Atchison Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Atchison Public Schools 249th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Atchison Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Atchison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 39.56 412th 585 29.6%
2007 48.70 389th 600 35.2%
2008 46.72 411th 614 33.1%
2009 29.54 514th 621 17.2%
2010 19.31 564th 630 10.5%
2011 23.14 559th 631 11.4%
2012 41.52 497th 660 24.7%
2013 25.64 558th 668 16.5%
2015 23.10 575th 678 15.2%
2016 18.28 567th 656 13.6%
2017 21.35 553rd 659 16.1%
2018 29.74 491st 656 25.2%
2019 28.66 501st 667 24.9%
2021 21.37 555th 670 17.2%
2022 27.83 516th 668 22.8%
2023 22.71 535th 660 18.9%
2024 24.43 520th 653 20.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Atchison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.07 7th 15 53.3%
2019 68.76 4th 19 78.9%
2021 35.63 12th 22 45.5%
2022 32.87 22nd 29 24.1%
2023 31.82 23rd 30 23.3%
2024 29.97 27th 41 34.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Atchison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.34 106th 140 24.3%
2019 39.98 113th 193 41.5%
2021 31.45 152nd 214 29.0%
2022 42.45 169th 305 44.6%
2023 38.07 196th 296 33.8%
2024 19.05 275th 306 10.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Atchison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.21 330th 512 35.5%
2019 38.08 342nd 509 32.8%
2021 29.93 397th 494 19.6%
2022 42.70 317th 512 38.1%
2023 31.20 405th 541 25.1%
2024 25.68 455th 546 16.7%
See the entire list of Best Kansas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Atchison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.36 422nd 574 26.5%
2019 31.79 422nd 591 28.6%
2021 27.49 453rd 591 23.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Atchison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.34 106th 140 24.3%
2019 39.98 113th 193 41.5%
2021 31.45 152nd 214 29.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Atchison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.12 421st 575 26.8%
2019 28.96 442nd 586 24.6%
2021 19.87 511th 605 15.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Atchison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.66 41st 65 36.9%
2019 43.59 39th 73 46.6%
2021 38.12 41st 73 43.8%
2022 74.06 10th 68 85.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Atchison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 67.43 56th 260 78.5%
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Rank History for White students at Atchison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.12 484th 574 15.7%
2019 22.60 516th 592 12.8%
2021 15.32 541st 587 7.8%
2022 19.44 527th 596 11.6%
2023 16.68 532nd 584 8.9%
2024 17.24 526th 579 9.2%
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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.

Atchison Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Atchison Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 689 122 5 7 8 n/a n/a 0 831
1999 643 126 4 6 2 n/a n/a 0 781
2000 663 113 3 6 8 n/a n/a 0 793
2001 683 109 3 4 4 n/a n/a 0 803
2002 639 118 3 17 6 n/a n/a 0 783
2003 639 118 3 17 6 n/a n/a 0 783
2004 629 118 5 16 7 n/a n/a 0 775
2005 614 110 4 17 3 n/a n/a 19 767
2006 615 136 7 25 6 n/a n/a 0 789
2007 630 138 8 26 5 n/a n/a 0 807
2008 608 151 3 25 8 n/a n/a 0 795
2009 652 146 8 23 6 n/a n/a 0 835
2010 666 114 4 38 5 3 45 0 875
2011 689 110 6 37 4 3 53 0 902
2012 675 112 8 38 1 3 51 0 888
2013 664 98 7 40 1 3 80 0 893
2014 643 89 6 37 3 2 75 0 855
2015 647 90 9 33 3 2 82 0 866
2016 646 86 7 29 5 2 92 0 867
2017 622 76 5 49 5 2 111 0 870
2018 604 86 3 39 5 0 106 0 843
2019 605 90 4 27 7 1 86 0 820
2020 623 90 5 33 6 0 82 0 839
2021 553 75 2 31 5 0 94 0 760
2022 544 69 3 34 2 0 97 0 749
2023 516 41 2 47 3 0 94 0 703
2024 509 44 2 45 3 1 96 0 700

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 Atchison Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 831 57.7 14.4 60.3
1999 781 55.7 14.0 53.6
2000 793 58.7 13.5 54.7
2001 803 56.7 14.2 56.2
2002 783 56.5 13.9 61.7
2003 783 56.5 13.9 61.7
2004 775 56.3 13.8 59.5
2005 767 52.4 14.6 57.8
2006 789 56.5 14.0 61
2007 807 59.0 13.7 63.3
2008 795 50.7 15.7 62.4
2009 835 51.5 16.2 67.7
2010 875 53.5 16.3 65.8
2011 902 58.5 15.4 69.7
2012 888 62.8 14.1 69.4
2013 893 n/a n/a 70.7
2014 855 62.5 13.6 72.7
2015 866 61.0 14.1 72.1
2016 867 61.0 14.2 73
2017 870 61.0 14.2 71.6
2018 843 61.0 13.8 70.1
2019 820 62.0 13.2 70.7
2020 839 61.0 13.7 64.4
2021 760 59.1 12.8 61.6
2022 749 62.6 11.9 65.4
2023 703 55.1 12.7 68.3
2024 700 52.6 13.3 65.7

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 Atchison Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 831 57.7 14.4 60.3
1999 781 55.7 14.0 53.6
2000 793 58.7 13.5 54.7
2001 803 56.7 14.2 56.2
2002 783 56.5 13.9 61.7
2003 783 56.5 13.9 61.7
2004 775 56.3 13.8 59.5
2005 767 52.4 14.6 57.8
2006 789 56.5 14.0 61
2007 807 59.0 13.7 63.3
2008 795 50.7 15.7 62.4
2009 835 51.5 16.2 67.7
2010 875 53.5 16.3 65.8
2011 902 58.5 15.4 69.7
2012 888 62.8 14.1 69.4
2013 893 n/a n/a 70.7
2014 855 62.5 13.6 72.7
2015 866 61.0 14.1 72.1
2016 867 61.0 14.2 73
2017 870 61.0 14.2 71.6
2018 843 61.0 13.8 70.1
2019 820 62.0 13.2 70.7
2020 839 61.0 13.7 64.4
2021 760 59.1 12.8 61.6
2022 749 62.6 11.9 65.4
2023 703 55.1 12.7 68.3
2024 700 52.6 13.3 65.7

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 Atchison Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,178 (11.0%) $9,553 (89.0%) $10,731

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Atchison Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 501st of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 535th of 660 Elementary schools
 5.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Atchison Elementary School)32.725
 7.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Atchison Public Schools)32.525
 7.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Atchison Elementary School)51.344.6
 6.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Atchison Public Schools)50.944.6
 6.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Atchison Elementary School)43.125.3
 17.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Atchison Public Schools)42.125.3
 16.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Atchison Elementary School)20.226.3
 6.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Atchison Public Schools)19.726.3
 6.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Atchison Elementary School)3021.8
 8.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Atchison Public Schools)30.121.4
 8.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Atchison Elementary School)7.712.1
 4.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Atchison Public Schools)8.311.9
 3.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (Atchison Elementary School)33.327
 6.3%
   5th Grade Science (Atchison Public Schools)34.126.5
 7.6%
   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 Students820703
 14.3%
African American9041
 54.4%
American Indian73
 57.1%
Asian42
 50%
Hispanic2747
 74.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White605516
 14.7%
Two or More Races8694
 9.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients70.7%68.3%
 2.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Atchison Elementary School

Students at Atchison Elementary School are 73% White, 14% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 6% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 700 students attended Atchison Elementary School.

Atchison Elementary School ranks in the bottom 20.4% of Kansas elementary schools.

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

Middle : Atchison Middle School
High : Atchison High School


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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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