Tescott Elementary

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Tescott Elementary ranks 383 rd of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Tescott Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Tescott, Kansas, with 95 students. The school is part of the Twin Valley school district, which is ranked 134 out of 266 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tescott Elementary has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from a high of 69th out of 668 Kansas elementary schools in 2021-2022 (4-star rating) to a low of 461st out of 667 in 2018-2019 (2-star rating). The school's current ranking for the 2023-2024 school year is 383rd out of 653 elementary schools, with a 2-star rating. Tescott Elementary outperforms the Twin Valley district and the state of Kansas in the percentage of students proficient or better in KAP/Mathematics, but underperforms in KAP/English Language Arts. The school's high percentage of low-socioeconomic status (SES) students may contribute to its academic challenges, and its performance in serving its white student population has been inconsistent.

Comparing Tescott Elementary to nearby schools, Bennington Elementary, another school in the Twin Valley district, has consistently outperformed Tescott in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. Other nearby schools, such as those in the Salina district, have generally lower academic performance than Tescott Elementary, suggesting that Tescott may be performing better than some of its regional peers. However, the school's overall trajectory and ability to address its challenges will be crucial in determining its long-term success.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

305 N. Minnesota
Tescott, KS 67484

(785) 283-4774

District: Twin Valley

SchoolDigger Rank:
383^rd of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,179

Students who attend Tescott Elementary usually attend:

High:

Tescott Junior High/High School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.6

Number of students: 79

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.3%

Two or more races:

6.3%

Hispanic:

3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 78.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Tescott Elementary ranks worse than 58.7% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.25. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.3%), two or more races (6.3%), Hispanic (3.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 78.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tescott Elementary is 9.6. (See more...)

Compare Tescott Elementary employs 8.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tescott Elementary is $11,179.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tescott Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Tescott Elementary 383^rd of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Tescott Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Twin Valley:

SchoolDigger ranks Twin Valley 134^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Tescott Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Tescott Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2006	50.42	344^th	585	41.2%
2007	72.30	164^th	600	72.7%
2008	69.93	191^st	614	68.9%
2009	57.68	326^th	621	47.5%
2010	50.82	387^th	630	38.6%
2011	60.56	305^th	631	51.7%
2012	58.33	353^rd	660	46.5%
2013	52.55	403^rd	668	39.7%
2016	43.26	398^th	656	39.3%
2017	44.31	385^th	659	41.6%
2018	50.51	334^th	656	49.1%
2019	34.29	461^st	667	30.9%
2021	44.05	385^th	670	42.5%
2022	84.19	69^th	668	89.7%
2023	60.62	225^th	660	65.9%
2024	44.25	383^rd	653	41.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tescott Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	74.19	74^th	541	86.3%
2024	61.13	189^th	546	65.4%

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Rank History for White students at Tescott Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	45.87	329^th	574	42.7%
2019	40.28	366^th	592	38.2%
2021	41.67	363^rd	587	38.2%
2022	78.40	88^th	596	85.2%
2023	48.21	305^th	584	47.8%
2024	34.69	415^th	579	28.3%

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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.

Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Tescott Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	145	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	145
1989	145	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	145
1990	146	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	146
1991	155	1	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	160
1992	149	0	0	3	7	n/a	n/a	0	159
1993	144	0	0	4	5	n/a	n/a	0	153
1994	136	0	0	4	7	n/a	n/a	0	147
1995	152	3	0	4	8	n/a	n/a	0	167
1996	152	3	0	4	8	n/a	n/a	0	167
1997	146	3	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	154
1998	158	3	0	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	168
1999	143	3	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	150
2000	138	1	0	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	145
2001	135	1	0	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	143
2002	132	0	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	138
2003	132	0	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	138
2004	126	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	7	136
2005	135	0	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	4	143
2006	144	3	0	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	155
2007	119	6	0	7	3	n/a	n/a	0	135
2008	133	2	0	9	3	n/a	n/a	0	147
2009	126	4	0	7	4	n/a	n/a	0	141
2010	107	0	0	5	0	0	3	0	115
2011	103	2	0	5	1	0	3	0	114
2012	114	5	0	4	0	0	2	0	125
2013	99	3	1	6	0	1	2	0	112
2014	105	1	2	4	0	2	1	0	115
2015	108	2	2	2	0	2	2	0	118
2016	77	1	2	1	0	0	3	0	84
2017	74	1	1	6	0	0	7	0	89
2018	75	1	2	4	0	0	4	0	86
2019	85	0	2	4	0	0	4	0	95
2020	86	1	2	1	1	0	1	0	92
2021	88	1	0	3	1	0	3	0	96
2022	82	1	0	6	1	0	2	0	92
2023	85	1	0	5	1	0	3	0	95
2024	69	0	0	3	2	0	5	0	79

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Tescott Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	145	10.0	14.5	0
1989	145	10.0	14.5	n/a
1990	146	10.8	13.5	0
1991	160	10.8	14.8	n/a
1992	159	11.2	14.1	36.5
1993	153	11.5	13.3	26.1
1994	147	12.0	12.3	23.1
1995	167	13.0	12.8	38.3
1996	167	13.0	12.8	38.3
1997	154	11.4	13.5	47.4
1998	168	11.7	14.4	54.2
1999	150	11.7	12.8	49.3
2000	145	11.7	12.4	52.4
2001	143	11.7	12.2	56.6
2002	138	12.6	11.0	54.3
2003	138	12.6	11.0	54.3
2004	136	13.3	10.2	62
2005	143	13.2	10.8	64.7
2006	155	14.3	10.8	64.5
2007	135	13.1	10.3	68.9
2008	147	9.9	14.8	61.2
2009	141	11.4	12.4	63.8
2010	115	12.4	9.2	71.3
2011	114	12.7	8.9	68.4
2012	125	12.2	10.1	60.8
2013	112	11.5	9.7	65.2
2014	115	11.6	9.9	67
2015	118	12.0	9.8	74.6
2016	84	8.0	10.5	77.4
2017	89	8.4	10.5	71.9
2018	86	8.5	10.1	73.3
2019	95	8.5	11.1	72.6
2020	92	8.5	10.8	71.7
2021	96	9.0	10.6	78.1
2022	92	10.0	9.2	68.5
2023	95	7.6	12.4	71.6
2024	79	8.1	9.6	78.5

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 Tescott Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	145	10.0	14.5	0
1989	145	10.0	14.5	n/a
1990	146	10.8	13.5	0
1991	160	10.8	14.8	n/a
1992	159	11.2	14.1	36.5
1993	153	11.5	13.3	26.1
1994	147	12.0	12.3	23.1
1995	167	13.0	12.8	38.3
1996	167	13.0	12.8	38.3
1997	154	11.4	13.5	47.4
1998	168	11.7	14.4	54.2
1999	150	11.7	12.8	49.3
2000	145	11.7	12.4	52.4
2001	143	11.7	12.2	56.6
2002	138	12.6	11.0	54.3
2003	138	12.6	11.0	54.3
2004	136	13.3	10.2	62
2005	143	13.2	10.8	64.7
2006	155	14.3	10.8	64.5
2007	135	13.1	10.3	68.9
2008	147	9.9	14.8	61.2
2009	141	11.4	12.4	63.8
2010	115	12.4	9.2	71.3
2011	114	12.7	8.9	68.4
2012	125	12.2	10.1	60.8
2013	112	11.5	9.7	65.2
2014	115	11.6	9.9	67
2015	118	12.0	9.8	74.6
2016	84	8.0	10.5	77.4
2017	89	8.4	10.5	71.9
2018	86	8.5	10.1	73.3
2019	95	8.5	11.1	72.6
2020	92	8.5	10.8	71.7
2021	96	9.0	10.6	78.1
2022	92	10.0	9.2	68.5
2023	95	7.6	12.4	71.6
2024	79	8.1	9.6	78.5

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Tescott Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$855 (7.6%)	$10,324 (92.4%)	$11,179

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tescott 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 461^st of 667 Elementary schools	Ranks 225^th of 660 Elementary schools	35%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tescott Elementary)	7.7	26.7	19%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Twin Valley)	16.3	32.4	16.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	40.6	38.1	2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tescott Elementary)	30.8	40	9.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Twin Valley)	30.6	54	23.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	50.3	50.4	0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tescott Elementary)	50	60	10%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Twin Valley)	58.1	54.5	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	47.6	41.9	5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tescott Elementary)	75	66.7	8.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Twin Valley)	53.5	63.6	10.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	36.1	34.7	1.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tescott Elementary)	27.3	50	22.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Twin Valley)	40.9	54.5	13.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	43.5	39.6	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tescott Elementary)	18.2	50	31.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Twin Valley)	31.8	40.9	9.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	31.3	0.6%
5th Grade Science (Tescott Elementary)	9.1	43.8	34.7%
5th Grade Science (Twin Valley)	34.1	43.2	9.1%
5th Grade Science (Kansas)	43.1	42.1	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Tescott Elementary)	36.4	50	13.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Twin Valley)	48.6	50	1.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	38.4	33.7	4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Tescott Elementary)	36.4	41.7	5.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Twin Valley)	34.1	58.3	24.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	29.9	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	95	95
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	1
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	4	5	25%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	85	85
Two or More Races	4	3	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	72.6%	71.6%	1.1%

Schools Near Tescott Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KAP English Language Arts (2024)					KAP Mathematics (2024)					KAP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	KAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Tescott Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	305 N. Minnesota	Tescott	67484	Ottawa County	Twin Valley	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 283-4774	79	8	9.6	78.5%	69 (87.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.3%)	44.2	383^rd of 653 public elementary schools	41.3%		60.6	225^th of 660 public elementary schools	65.9%	158	33.3	28.6		28.6	29.8	41.7	35.7		50.0	44.7			$11,179	$855	$10,324
Minneapolis Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	317 Argyle Ave	Minneapolis	67467	Ottawa County	North Ottawa County	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 392-2111	314	27	11.5	52.5%	290 (92.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	22 (7.0%)	43.6	388^th of 653 public elementary schools	40.6%		48.8	337^th of 660 public elementary schools	48.9%	51	33.3	28.6	42.9	37.2	35.8	43.6	23.8	34.7	25.6	31.8	47.8	47.8	$11,589	$1,069	$10,520
Lincoln Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	304 South Fourth	Lincoln	67455	Lincoln County	Lincoln	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 524-4487	147	10	15.3	53.7%	127 (86.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (9.5%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	3 (2.0%)	55.3	279^th of 653 public elementary schools	57.3%		59.4	237^th of 660 public elementary schools	64.1%	42	52.4	25.0	39.1		38.2	71.4	29.2	43.5		47.1	43.5	43.5	$14,122	$1,815	$12,307
Ell-Saline Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1757 N Halstead Rd	Salina	67401	Saline County	Ell-Saline	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 827-8891	226	18	12.8	47.3%	209 (92.5%)	1 (0.4%)	14 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	29.6	483^rd of 653 public elementary schools	26.0%		32.7	474^th of 660 public elementary schools	28.2%	9	24.0	33.3	19.1	38.7	27.9	36.0	17.6	6.5	40.6	22.6	29.8	29.8	$11,289	$1,107	$10,182
Bennington Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	223 N. Putnam	Bennington	67422	Ottawa County	Twin Valley	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 488-3323	253	19	13.4	46.2%	231 (91.3%)	1 (0.4%)	15 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.4%)	67.3	184^th of 653 public elementary schools	71.8%		74.9	127^th of 660 public elementary schools	80.8%	57	20.0	70.8	63.3	35.3	44.7	37.1	66.7	53.3	47.1	49.6	50.0	50.0	$11,159	$855	$10,304
Cottonwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	215 S Phillips	Salina	67401	Saline County	Salina	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 309-4600	317	30	10.7	83.0%	151 (47.6%)	9 (2.8%)	92 (29.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (19.9%)	48.8	340^th of 653 public elementary schools	47.9%		31.5	481^st of 660 public elementary schools	27.1%	141	30.0	39.5	48.8		39.5	40.5	23.3	47.6		37.0	47.6	47.6	$12,523	$3,413	$9,111
Sunset Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1510 W Republic	Salina	67401	Saline County	Salina	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 309-4520	379	32	11.7	76.0%	177 (46.7%)	13 (3.4%)	134 (35.4%)	5 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (12.9%)	16.3	572^nd of 653 public elementary schools	12.4%		16.4	574^th of 660 public elementary schools	13.0%	2	19.4	22.0	20.4		20.4	27.4	22.0	20.0		23.6	21.4	21.4	$12,870	$3,315	$9,555
Oakdale Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	811 E Iron	Salina	67401	Saline County	Salina	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 309-4310	294	25	11.8	85.7%	160 (54.4%)	12 (4.1%)	61 (20.7%)	7 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (18.4%)	18.9	554^th of 653 public elementary schools	15.2%		20.2	552^nd of 660 public elementary schools	16.4%	2	27.7	25.0	24.1		25.5	34.8	9.7	22.2		22.7	16.7	16.7	$13,456	$3,528	$9,928

Frequently Asked Questions about Tescott Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Tescott Elementary?

Students at Tescott Elementary are 87% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 3% American Indian.

Is Tescott Elementary a good school?

Tescott Elementary ranks 383^rd of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Tescott Elementary attend?

Students who attend Tescott Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Tescott Junior High/High School

What district is Tescott Elementary in?

Twin Valley

How many students attend Tescott Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 79 students attended Tescott Elementary.

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