Is Bucklin Elementary a good school?

Bucklin Elementary ranks 411 th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Bucklin Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 153 students attended Bucklin Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Bucklin Elementary?

Students at Bucklin Elementary are 79% White, 18% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of Bucklin Elementary attend?

Students who attend Bucklin Elementary usually go on to attend: High : Bucklin High

Bucklin Elementary

Summary:

Bucklin Elementary is a public elementary school located in Bucklin, Kansas, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 155 students. The school is part of the Bucklin District, which is ranked 145 out of 266 districts in Kansas and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Bucklin Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Kansas elementary schools, with a ranking between 368 and 599 out of 653-678 schools over the past 10 years. The school's performance on state assessments (KAP) is generally below the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grade levels, with particularly concerning low proficiency rates in Mathematics, ranging from 6.66% to 33.33% across grade levels, significantly below the state average of 31.6%. The school's performance for male students, white students, and low socioeconomic status students is also below average compared to their peers statewide.

Despite having a slightly lower student-teacher ratio and per-student spending compared to the nearby Kiowa County Elementary/Junior High, Bucklin Elementary is not achieving the same level of academic performance. This raises questions about the efficiency and effectiveness of the school's resource allocation and instructional practices, as the school faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance across all subject areas and grade levels, particularly for certain student subgroups.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

422 S Main
Bucklin, KS 67834

(620) 826-3828

District: Bucklin

SchoolDigger Rank:
411^th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,104

Students who attend Bucklin Elementary usually attend:

High:

Bucklin High

Student/teacher ratio: 12.0

Number of students: 153

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.1%

Hispanic:

17.6%

Two or more races:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bucklin Elementary ranks worse than 62.9% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.4. (See more...)

Compare Details Bucklin Elementary ranks worse than 53.3% of middle schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.93. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.1%), Hispanic (17.6%), two or more races (2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 51.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bucklin Elementary is 12. (See more...)

Compare Bucklin Elementary employs 12.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bucklin Elementary is $12,104.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bucklin Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Bucklin Elementary 411^th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Bucklin Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Bucklin Elementary 193^rd of 362 Kansas public middle schools. (See Bucklin Elementary in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Bucklin:

SchoolDigger ranks Bucklin 145^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bucklin Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Bucklin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2006	52.58	327^th	585	44.1%
2007	53.30	341^st	600	43.2%
2008	70.01	189^th	614	69.2%
2009	67.48	215^th	621	65.4%
2010	22.54	553^rd	630	12.2%
2011	62.41	280^th	631	55.6%
2012	33.16	543^rd	660	17.7%
2013	15.80	599^th	668	10.3%
2015	29.17	531^st	678	21.7%
2016	22.17	542^nd	656	17.4%
2017	36.49	443^rd	659	32.8%
2018	41.20	406^th	656	38.1%
2019	31.50	480^th	667	28.0%
2021	32.30	478^th	670	28.7%
2022	39.73	422^nd	668	36.8%
2023	45.51	368^th	660	44.2%
2024	40.40	411^th	653	37.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Bucklin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2021	41.95	307^th	494	37.9%
2022	15.34	482^nd	512	5.9%
2023	16.12	504^th	541	6.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Bucklin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	22.76	485^th	586	17.2%
2021	62.80	201^st	605	66.8%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Bucklin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	29.57	453^rd	574	21.1%
2019	25.54	496^th	592	16.2%
2021	26.26	477^th	587	18.7%
2022	36.93	413^th	596	30.7%
2023	47.28	314^th	584	46.2%
2024	38.25	384^th	579	33.7%

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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Bucklin Elementary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Bucklin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2006	63.02	90^th	277	67.5%
2007	65.29	87^th	286	69.6%
2008	59.43	127^th	296	57.1%
2009	55.42	152^nd	307	50.5%
2010	52.47	171^st	316	45.9%
2011	55.38	170^th	320	46.9%
2012	82.11	4^th	342	98.8%
2013	57.18	181^st	355	49.0%
2015	29.47	291^st	368	20.9%
2016	32.71	242^nd	343	29.4%
2017	29.29	277^th	358	22.6%
2018	39.38	207^th	350	40.9%
2019	32.09	255^th	368	30.7%
2021	49.79	158^th	367	56.9%
2022	56.81	117^th	368	68.2%
2023	27.43	284^th	362	21.5%
2024	41.93	193^rd	362	46.7%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Bucklin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	38.41	182^nd	300	39.3%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Bucklin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	53.25	108^th	280	61.4%
2019	47.58	144^th	301	52.2%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Bucklin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	33.59	229^th	333	31.2%
2019	24.96	283^rd	344	17.7%
2021	42.34	195^th	349	44.1%
2022	50.85	141^st	349	59.6%
2023	21.21	305^th	349	12.6%
2024	29.56	260^th	347	25.1%

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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 Bucklin Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	223	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	223
1989	233	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	233
1990	245	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	245
1991	274	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	274
1992	216	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	216
1993	205	2	2	10	0	n/a	n/a	219
1994	199	3	0	14	0	n/a	n/a	216
1995	180	1	0	13	0	n/a	n/a	194
1996	180	1	0	13	0	n/a	n/a	194
1997	158	3	0	13	0	n/a	n/a	174
1998	144	2	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	154
1999	129	6	0	20	1	n/a	n/a	156
2000	122	7	0	18	0	n/a	n/a	147
2001	137	7	0	19	0	n/a	n/a	163
2002	156	7	0	25	0	n/a	n/a	188
2003	156	7	0	25	0	n/a	n/a	188
2004	151	7	0	33	0	n/a	n/a	191
2005	147	3	0	12	1	n/a	n/a	163
2006	155	4	1	15	1	n/a	n/a	176
2007	165	4	1	10	1	n/a	n/a	181
2008	169	3	1	14	1	n/a	n/a	188
2009	164	8	1	14	1	n/a	n/a	188
2010	145	4	0	12	1	0	4	166
2011	164	3	0	22	1	0	8	198
2012	173	3	0	16	1	0	11	204
2013	168	2	1	20	0	0	12	203
2014	163	2	1	19	0	0	7	192
2015	157	4	1	18	0	0	7	187
2016	168	3	1	15	0	0	8	195
2017	164	2	1	17	0	0	8	192
2018	156	1	0	17	0	0	6	180
2019	151	2	0	19	0	1	6	179
2020	142	1	0	19	0	1	6	169
2021	143	0	0	17	0	1	3	164
2022	137	1	0	23	0	0	2	163
2023	128	0	0	24	0	0	3	155
2024	121	2	0	27	0	0	3	153

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 Bucklin Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	223	12.0	18.5	0
1989	233	15.0	15.5	n/a
1990	245	15.4	15.9	0
1991	274	17.7	15.4	n/a
1992	216	16.4	13.1	40.7
1993	219	17.3	12.7	37.9
1994	216	19.6	11.0	38.4
1995	194	19.0	10.2	37.6
1996	194	19.0	10.2	37.6
1997	174	15.6	11.2	47.7
1998	154	15.8	9.7	48.7
1999	156	14.9	10.5	43.6
2000	147	10.0	14.7	44.2
2001	163	9.4	17.3	44.8
2002	188	17.3	10.9	45.7
2003	188	17.3	10.9	45.7
2004	191	19.0	10.1	42.9
2005	163	15.6	10.4	46
2006	176	12.4	14.2	50
2007	181	13.2	13.7	44.8
2008	188	9.8	19.2	54.3
2009	188	9.6	19.6	52.7
2010	166	11.1	14.9	57.2
2011	198	10.9	18.1	61.1
2012	204	13.1	15.4	61.3
2013	203	n/a	n/a	61.6
2014	192	16.0	12.0	56.3
2015	187	16.0	11.6	58.8
2016	195	13.0	15.0	55.4
2017	192	14.2	13.5	59.4
2018	180	14.0	12.8	50
2019	179	14.4	12.4	55.3
2020	169	11.9	14.2	58.6
2021	164	12.6	12.9	54.9
2022	163	12.4	13.0	50.3
2023	155	12.1	12.7	52.9
2024	153	12.6	12.0	51.6

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 Bucklin Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	223	12.0	18.5	0
1989	233	15.0	15.5	n/a
1990	245	15.4	15.9	0
1991	274	17.7	15.4	n/a
1992	216	16.4	13.1	40.7
1993	219	17.3	12.7	37.9
1994	216	19.6	11.0	38.4
1995	194	19.0	10.2	37.6
1996	194	19.0	10.2	37.6
1997	174	15.6	11.2	47.7
1998	154	15.8	9.7	48.7
1999	156	14.9	10.5	43.6
2000	147	10.0	14.7	44.2
2001	163	9.4	17.3	44.8
2002	188	17.3	10.9	45.7
2003	188	17.3	10.9	45.7
2004	191	19.0	10.1	42.9
2005	163	15.6	10.4	46
2006	176	12.4	14.2	50
2007	181	13.2	13.7	44.8
2008	188	9.8	19.2	54.3
2009	188	9.6	19.6	52.7
2010	166	11.1	14.9	57.2
2011	198	10.9	18.1	61.1
2012	204	13.1	15.4	61.3
2013	203	n/a	n/a	61.6
2014	192	16.0	12.0	56.3
2015	187	16.0	11.6	58.8
2016	195	13.0	15.0	55.4
2017	192	14.2	13.5	59.4
2018	180	14.0	12.8	50
2019	179	14.4	12.4	55.3
2020	169	11.9	14.2	58.6
2021	164	12.6	12.9	54.9
2022	163	12.4	13.0	50.3
2023	155	12.1	12.7	52.9
2024	153	12.6	12.0	51.6

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bucklin Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$920 (7.6%)	$11,184 (92.4%)	$12,104

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bucklin 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 480^th of 667 Elementary schools	Ranks 368^th of 660 Elementary schools	16.2%
Ranks 255^th of 368 Middle schools	Ranks 284^th of 362 Middle schools	9.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bucklin Elementary)	26.7	46.1	19.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bucklin)	26.7	46.1	19.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	40.6	38.1	2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bucklin Elementary)	37.5	69.2	31.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bucklin)	37.5	69.2	31.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	50.3	50.4	0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bucklin Elementary)	50	46.1	3.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bucklin)	50	46.1	3.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	47.6	42.8	4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bucklin Elementary)	41.7	38.5	3.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bucklin)	41.7	38.5	3.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	36.1	37.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bucklin Elementary)	40	27.8	12.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bucklin)	40	27.8	12.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	43.5	39.6	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bucklin Elementary)	15	33.3	18.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bucklin)	15	33.3	18.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	31.3	0.6%
5th Grade Science (Bucklin Elementary)	30	38.9	8.9%
5th Grade Science (Bucklin)	30	38.9	8.9%
5th Grade Science (Kansas)	43.1	42.1	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bucklin Elementary)	26.3	10.5	15.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bucklin)	26.3	10.5	15.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	38.4	33.7	4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bucklin Elementary)	20	10.5	9.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bucklin)	20	10.5	9.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	29.9	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bucklin Elementary)	21.7	31.6	9.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bucklin)	21.7	31.6	9.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	31.8	31.7	0%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bucklin Elementary)	26.1	15.8	10.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bucklin)	26.1	15.8	10.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	27.9	27.5	0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bucklin Elementary)	8.7	16.7	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bucklin)	8.7	16.7	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	25.2	20.8	4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bucklin Elementary)	20.8	16.7	4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bucklin)	20.8	16.7	4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	25.9	22.8	3.1%
8th Grade Science (Bucklin Elementary)	33.3	16.7	16.7%
8th Grade Science (Bucklin)	33.3	16.7	16.7%
8th Grade Science (Kansas)	30.7	22.7	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	179	155	13.4%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	19	24	26.3%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	151	128	15.2%
Two or More Races	6	3	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	55.3%	52.9%	2.4%

Schools Near Bucklin 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 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th 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 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bucklin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	422 S Main	Bucklin	67834	Ford County	Bucklin	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 826-3828	153	13	12.0	51.6%	121 (79.1%)	2 (1.3%)	27 (17.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.0%)	40.4	411^th of 653 public elementary schools	37.1%		45.5	368^th of 660 public elementary schools	44.2%	43	40.0	66.7	33.3	35.7	5.0	30.8	32.1	30.0	33.3	6.7	21.4	10.0	23.1	19.0	33.3	30.8	32.1	$12,104	$920	$11,184
Kiowa County Elementary/Junior High	Public	PK, KG-8	730 S. Main	Greensburg	67054	Kiowa County	Kiowa County	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 723-2332	216	15	14.4	49.5%	183 (84.7%)	1 (0.5%)	15 (6.9%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	14 (6.5%)	72.7	135^th of 653 public elementary schools	79.3%		66.7	181^st of 660 public elementary schools	72.6%	46	40.0	54.5	50.0	47.4	36.0	40.0	44.2	61.5	54.5	38.9	45.0	56.0	55.0	52.7	55.6	35.0	44.7	$12,870	$1,266	$11,605

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