Otis-Bison Elementary

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Otis-Bison Elementary ranks 336 th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Otis-Bison Elementary is a public elementary school located in Otis, Kansas, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 98 students. The school is part of the Otis-Bison District, which is ranked 149 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Otis-Bison Elementary has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from a high of 112 out of 667 Kansas elementary schools in 2018-2019 (4-star rating) to a low of 489 out of 631 in 2010-2011 (1-star rating). In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 336 out of 653 Kansas elementary schools, with a 2-star rating. Compared to nearby schools, Otis-Bison Elementary generally performs better than Eisenhower Elementary and Park Elementary, but lags behind Jefferson Elementary and Lincoln Elementary (Hoisington) in academic proficiency.

Otis-Bison Elementary excels in Science performance, with 62.5% of 5th-grade students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 45.03%. However, the school struggles in Mathematics, with only 28.57% of students proficient or better, significantly lower than the state average of 31.6%. The relatively high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at Otis-Bison Elementary, ranging from 37.76% to 41.49%, may be a contributing factor to the school's lower performance in certain academic areas. Despite these challenges, the school's small size and low student-teacher ratio could be an advantage, allowing for more personalized attention and support for students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

216 N 3rd
Otis, KS 67565

(785) 387-2371

District: Otis-Bison

SchoolDigger Rank:
336^th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,489

Students who attend Otis-Bison Elementary usually attend:

High:	Otis Bison Academy
	Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.2

Number of students: 91

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.7%

Hispanic:

2.2%

Two or more races:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Otis-Bison Elementary ranks worse than 51.5% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.09. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.7%), Hispanic (2.2%), two or more races (1.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Otis-Bison Elementary is 9.2. (See more...)

Compare Otis-Bison Elementary employs 9.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Otis-Bison Elementary is $14,489.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Otis-Bison Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Otis-Bison Elementary 336^th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Otis-Bison Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Otis-Bison:

SchoolDigger ranks Otis-Bison 149^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Otis-Bison Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Otis-Bison Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2006	76.64	100^th	585	82.9%
2007	53.11	344^th	600	42.7%
2008	51.52	370^th	614	39.7%
2009	56.99	332^nd	621	46.5%
2010	53.88	360^th	630	42.9%
2011	37.38	489^th	631	22.5%
2015	48.68	368^th	678	45.7%
2016	67.85	190^th	656	71.0%
2017	45.74	371^st	659	43.7%
2018	60.14	240^th	656	63.4%
2019	77.27	112^th	667	83.2%
2021	66.41	205^th	670	69.4%
2022	59.72	248^th	668	62.9%
2023	43.42	382^nd	660	42.1%
2024	49.09	336^th	653	48.5%

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Rank History for White students at Otis-Bison Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	48.11	307^th	574	46.5%
2019	62.11	200^th	592	66.2%
2021	46.62	327^th	587	44.3%
2022	47.82	313^th	596	47.5%
2023	31.19	436^th	584	25.3%
2024	47.63	307^th	579	47.0%

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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 Otis-Bison Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	89	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	89
1989	85	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	85
1990	93	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	94
1991	97	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	97
1992	86	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	86
1993	83	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	83
1994	97	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	97
1995	91	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	91
1996	91	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	91
1997	78	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	78
1998	78	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	78
1999	74	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	75
2000	102	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	105
2001	96	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	96
2002	80	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	80
2003	80	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	80
2004	86	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	86
2005	84	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	84
2006	86	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	86
2007	79	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	79
2008	80	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	80
2009	78	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	82
2010	80	2	3	0	0	2	87
2011	88	4	2	0	0	1	95
2012	89	1	3	0	0	1	94
2013	93	1	3	0	0	1	98
2014	90	1	3	0	0	0	94
2015	92	3	3	0	0	0	98
2016	92	0	3	0	0	0	95
2017	98	0	5	0	0	0	103
2018	104	2	5	0	0	0	111
2019	86	1	2	0	0	0	89
2020	95	0	2	0	0	0	97
2021	80	1	2	0	0	3	86
2022	87	1	4	0	0	2	94
2023	89	1	6	0	0	2	98
2024	88	0	2	0	0	1	91

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 Otis-Bison Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	89	7.0	12.7	0
1989	85	7.0	12.1	n/a
1990	94	7.4	12.7	0
1991	97	7.0	13.8	n/a
1992	86	7.1	12.1	39.5
1993	83	7.3	11.4	19.3
1994	97	7.9	12.3	28.9
1995	91	8.0	11.4	44
1996	91	8.0	11.4	44
1997	78	5.5	14.2	50
1998	78	6.9	11.3	51.3
1999	75	6.5	11.5	53.3
2000	105	8.5	12.4	50.5
2001	96	7.7	12.5	43.8
2002	80	8.7	9.2	43.8
2003	80	8.7	9.2	43.8
2004	86	8.0	10.8	39.5
2005	84	7.5	11.2	32.1
2006	86	8.0	10.8	44.2
2007	79	9.4	8.4	40.5
2008	80	8.3	9.6	35
2009	82	10.4	7.9	26.8
2010	87	10.4	8.3	32.2
2011	95	9.7	9.7	38.9
2012	94	9.7	9.6	41.5
2013	98	9.2	10.6	38.8
2014	94	8.9	10.5	37.2
2015	98	10.0	9.8	39.8
2016	95	9.0	10.5	44.2
2017	103	9.3	11.0	40.8
2018	111	8.7	12.7	43.2
2019	89	8.8	10.0	44.9
2020	97	8.3	11.6	43.3
2021	86	9.4	9.1	39.5
2022	94	10.1	9.2	41.5
2023	98	10.1	9.6	37.8
2024	91	9.8	9.2	48.4

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 Otis-Bison Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	89	7.0	12.7	0
1989	85	7.0	12.1	n/a
1990	94	7.4	12.7	0
1991	97	7.0	13.8	n/a
1992	86	7.1	12.1	39.5
1993	83	7.3	11.4	19.3
1994	97	7.9	12.3	28.9
1995	91	8.0	11.4	44
1996	91	8.0	11.4	44
1997	78	5.5	14.2	50
1998	78	6.9	11.3	51.3
1999	75	6.5	11.5	53.3
2000	105	8.5	12.4	50.5
2001	96	7.7	12.5	43.8
2002	80	8.7	9.2	43.8
2003	80	8.7	9.2	43.8
2004	86	8.0	10.8	39.5
2005	84	7.5	11.2	32.1
2006	86	8.0	10.8	44.2
2007	79	9.4	8.4	40.5
2008	80	8.3	9.6	35
2009	82	10.4	7.9	26.8
2010	87	10.4	8.3	32.2
2011	95	9.7	9.7	38.9
2012	94	9.7	9.6	41.5
2013	98	9.2	10.6	38.8
2014	94	8.9	10.5	37.2
2015	98	10.0	9.8	39.8
2016	95	9.0	10.5	44.2
2017	103	9.3	11.0	40.8
2018	111	8.7	12.7	43.2
2019	89	8.8	10.0	44.9
2020	97	8.3	11.6	43.3
2021	86	9.4	9.1	39.5
2022	94	10.1	9.2	41.5
2023	98	10.1	9.6	37.8
2024	91	9.8	9.2	48.4

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 Otis-Bison Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$5,523 (38.1%)	$8,966 (61.9%)	$14,489

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Otis-Bison Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 112^th of 667 Elementary schools	Ranks 382^nd of 660 Elementary schools	41.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Otis-Bison Elementary)	52.9	21.4	31.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Otis-Bison)	52.9	21.4	31.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	43.5	39.6	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Otis-Bison Elementary)	41.2	35.7	5.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Otis-Bison)	41.2	35.7	5.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	31.3	0.6%
5th Grade Science (Otis-Bison Elementary)	64.7	28.6	36.1%
5th Grade Science (Otis-Bison)	64.7	28.6	36.1%
5th Grade Science (Kansas)	43.1	42.1	1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	89	98	10.1%
African American	1	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	6	200%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	86	89	3.5%
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44.9%	37.8%	7.2%

Schools Near Otis-Bison 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
Otis-Bison Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	216 N 3rd	Otis	67565	Rush County	Otis-Bison	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 387-2371	91	10	9.2	48.4%	88 (96.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	49.1	336^th of 653 public elementary schools	48.5%		43.4	382^nd of 660 public elementary schools	42.1%	46		30.0	50.0		48.6		0.0	37.5		28.6	62.5	62.5	$14,489	$5,523	$8,966
La Crosse Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	511 Elm Street	La Crosse	67548	Rush County	LaCrosse	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 222-2622	134	13	10.6	42.5%	120 (89.6%)	4 (3.0%)	7 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)	52.1	304^th of 653 public elementary schools	53.4%		46.9	354^th of 660 public elementary schools	46.4%	50	45.8	58.3	33.3	21.4	39.7	62.5	46.1	27.8	21.4	42.0	44.4	44.4	$12,826	$920	$11,906
Roosevelt Elementary	Public	PK, KG-1	315 N. Vine	Hoisington	67544	Barton County	Hoisington	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 653-4470	149	10	15.6	45.0%	125 (83.9%)	2 (1.3%)	15 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	5 (3.4%)								(n/a)													$12,819	$4,094	$8,724
Lincoln Elementary	Public	2-5	515 N. Oak St.	Hoisington	67544	Barton County	Hoisington	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 653-4549	194	16	12.4	56.7%	158 (81.4%)	4 (2.1%)	19 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.7%)	58.6	258^th of 653 public elementary schools	60.5%		61.8	213^th of 660 public elementary schools	67.7%	45	31.9	41.2	40.7		38.2	53.2	47.1	37.0		45.4	63.0	63.0	$12,819	$4,094	$8,724
Lincoln Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	5630 Broadway	Great Bend	67530	Barton County	Great Bend	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 793-1503	239	18	13.2	59.0%	180 (75.3%)	1 (0.4%)	47 (19.7%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.9%)	52.2	303^rd of 653 public elementary schools	53.6%		37.3	427^th of 660 public elementary schools	35.3%	124	48.5	39.4	41.4	34.1	40.4	42.4	42.4	13.8	34.1	33.8	58.6	58.6	$11,921	$1,151	$10,770
Eisenhower Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1212 Garfield	Great Bend	67530	Barton County	Great Bend	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 793-1501	316	26	12.2	80.4%	201 (63.6%)	2 (0.6%)	96 (30.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (4.7%)	9.7	613^th of 653 public elementary schools	6.1%		13.3	594^th of 660 public elementary schools	10.0%	19	12.2	21.3	20.6	14.3	17.2	17.1	12.8	5.7	11.4	12.0	17.1	17.1	$13,185	$1,152	$12,033
Jefferson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	2716 24th	Great Bend	67530	Barton County	Great Bend	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 793-1502	282	19	14.6	51.4%	207 (73.4%)	4 (1.4%)	56 (19.9%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	12 (4.3%)	70.3	157^th of 653 public elementary schools	76.0%		70.4	158^th of 660 public elementary schools	76.1%	1	66.7	57.9	51.4	28.6	49.7	79.5	50.0	65.7	32.0	54.9	34.3	34.3	$11,290	$1,473	$9,817
Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1801 Williams	Great Bend	67530	Barton County	Great Bend	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 793-1505	266	21	12.6	86.1%	129 (48.5%)	6 (2.3%)	114 (42.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	13 (4.9%)	29.9	480^th of 653 public elementary schools	26.5%		35.4	447^th of 660 public elementary schools	32.3%	33	13.2	37.9	25.6	25.6	24.8	33.3	34.5	23.1	34.1	31.1	26.3	26.3	$12,341	$1,562	$10,780

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What district is Otis-Bison Elementary in?

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How many students attend Otis-Bison Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 91 students attended Otis-Bison Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Otis-Bison Elementary?

Students at Otis-Bison Elementary are 97% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Is Otis-Bison Elementary a good school?

Otis-Bison Elementary ranks 336^th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Otis-Bison Elementary attend?

Students who attend Otis-Bison Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Otis Bison Academy
High : Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School

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