Altoona-Midway Elementary

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Altoona-Midway Elementary ranks 68 th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Altoona-Midway Elementary is a public elementary school located in Altoona, Kansas, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 66 students. The school is part of the Altoona-Midway school district, which is ranked 144 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Altoona-Midway Elementary has seen significant fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the years, ranging from 68th out of 653 Kansas elementary schools in 2023-2024 (4-star rating) to 660th out of 668 in 2021-2022 (0-star rating). This volatility in ranking is in contrast to the more stable performance of nearby schools like Yates Center Elementary, which has consistently ranked in the top 50% of Kansas elementary schools with a 3-star rating. Academically, the school has shown mixed performance, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics sometimes exceeding the state averages, but also dipping significantly below in other years. However, the school's performance in Science has been a bright spot, with 70% proficiency in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 32.28%.

Altoona-Midway Elementary has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 72.73% to 74.67% in recent years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. This is in contrast to nearby schools like Yates Center Elementary and Lincoln Elementary, which have lower free/reduced-lunch rates of around 50-60%. Despite the school's socioeconomic challenges, it has a relatively high per-student spending of $20,629 in 2018-2019 and a low student-teacher ratio, suggesting a focus on resource allocation to support its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

833 River Street
Altoona, KS 66710

(620) 568-5725

District: Altoona-Midway

SchoolDigger Rank:
68^th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,629

Students who attend Altoona-Midway Elementary usually attend:

High:

Altoona-Midway Middle/High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.3

Number of students: 67

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.5%

Hispanic:

1.5%

American Indian:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 77.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Altoona-Midway Elementary ranks better than 89.6% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.32. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.5%), American Indian (1.5%), Hispanic (1.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 77.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Altoona-Midway Elementary is 10.3. (See more...)

Compare Altoona-Midway Elementary employs 6.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Altoona-Midway Elementary is $20,629.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Altoona-Midway Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Altoona-Midway Elementary 68^th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Altoona-Midway Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Altoona-Midway:

SchoolDigger ranks Altoona-Midway 144^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Altoona-Midway Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Altoona-Midway Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2009	43.57	445^th	621	28.3%
2010	40.05	466^th	630	26.0%
2011	27.68	539^th	631	14.6%
2012	23.23	577^th	660	12.6%
2013	46.62	454^th	668	32.0%
2015	38.00	468^th	678	31.0%
2016	45.46	373^rd	656	43.1%
2018	43.04	396^th	656	39.6%
2021	25.36	538^th	670	19.7%
2022	5.25	660^th	668	1.2%
2023	36.65	436^th	660	33.9%
2024	86.32	68^th	653	89.6%

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Rank History for White students at Altoona-Midway Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2022	3.06	593^rd	596	0.5%
2023	32.24	432^nd	584	26.0%
2024	79.19	89^th	579	84.6%

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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 Altoona-Midway Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	88	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	89
2009	83	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	83
2010	89	0	2	2	0	3	96
2011	98	0	3	1	0	3	105
2012	95	0	1	1	0	2	99
2013	115	0	1	0	0	2	118
2014	102	0	0	0	0	5	107
2015	109	0	2	0	0	5	116
2016	85	0	4	0	0	7	96
2017	72	0	1	0	0	5	78
2018	65	0	4	1	0	8	78
2019	72	0	4	0	0	5	81
2020	56	1	2	0	0	4	63
2021	65	0	2	0	0	3	70
2022	70	0	1	1	0	3	75
2023	62	0	0	2	0	2	66
2024	64	0	1	1	0	1	67

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 Altoona-Midway Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	89	9.0	9.9	57.3
2009	83	8.2	10.1	63.9
2010	96	11.5	8.3	64.6
2011	105	10.8	9.7	73.3
2012	99	11.7	8.3	74.7
2013	118	10.2	11.5	67.8
2014	107	8.6	12.4	74.8
2015	116	8.0	14.5	66.4
2016	96	8.0	12.0	74
2017	78	6.8	11.4	61.5
2018	78	6.8	11.4	66.7
2019	81	n/a	n/a	75.3
2020	63	n/a	n/a	74.6
2021	70	7.5	9.3	72.9
2022	75	9.0	8.3	74.7
2023	66	7.9	8.3	72.7
2024	67	6.5	10.3	77.6

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 Altoona-Midway Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	89	9.0	9.9	57.3
2009	83	8.2	10.1	63.9
2010	96	11.5	8.3	64.6
2011	105	10.8	9.7	73.3
2012	99	11.7	8.3	74.7
2013	118	10.2	11.5	67.8
2014	107	8.6	12.4	74.8
2015	116	8.0	14.5	66.4
2016	96	8.0	12.0	74
2017	78	6.8	11.4	61.5
2018	78	6.8	11.4	66.7
2019	81	n/a	n/a	75.3
2020	63	n/a	n/a	74.6
2021	70	7.5	9.3	72.9
2022	75	9.0	8.3	74.7
2023	66	7.9	8.3	72.7
2024	67	6.5	10.3	77.6

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 Altoona-Midway Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,661 (12.9%)	$17,968 (87.1%)	$20,629

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Altoona-Midway Elementary

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Altoona-Midway Elementary)	52.6	54.5	1.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Altoona-Midway)	52.6	54.5	1.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	47.6	42.8	4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Altoona-Midway Elementary)	21	54.5	33.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Altoona-Midway)	21	54.5	33.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	36.1	37.6	1.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	81	66	18.5%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	2
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	4	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	72	62	13.9%
Two or More Races	5	2	60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	75.3%	72.7%	2.6%

Schools Near Altoona-Midway 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
Altoona-Midway Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	833 River Street	Altoona	66710	Wilson County	Altoona-Midway	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 568-5725	67	7	10.3	77.6%	64 (95.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	86.3	68^th of 653 public elementary schools	89.6%		36.7	436^th of 660 public elementary schools	33.9%	368			50.0				45.8			60.0				45.8	70.0		70.0	$20,629	$2,661	$17,968
North Lawn Elementary	Public	K-7	620 Granby Street	Neodesha	66757	Wilson County	Neodesha	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 325-3011	174	12	14.0	67.2%	140 (80.5%)	12 (6.9%)	12 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.2%)	27.1	501^st of 653 public elementary schools	23.3%		27.6	504^th of 660 public elementary schools	23.6%	3		22.4	24.1	28.1			25.1		22.4	20.4	31.2			25.1	31.5		31.5	$10,548	$2,255	$8,294
Heller Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	415 N 8th Street	Neodesha	66757	Wilson County	Neodesha	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 325-3066	249	19	12.9	63.1%	203 (81.5%)	7 (2.8%)	16 (6.4%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.2%)	1 (0.4%)	18 (7.2%)								(n/a)	27.1						27.1	47.9						47.9				$11,873	$2,960	$8,913
Lincoln Elementary	Public	1-6	713 N 9th	Fredonia	66736	Wilson County	Fredonia	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 378-4138	261	23	11.2	56.3%	239 (91.6%)	3 (1.1%)	15 (5.7%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	53.4	295^th of 653 public elementary schools	54.8%		41.4	399^th of 660 public elementary schools	39.5%	104	38.5	56.4	37.8	24.6			37.8	66.7	46.2	22.2	35.1			41.1	39.5		39.5	$10,293	$705	$9,588
Fredonia Early Learning Center	Public	PK-K	203 N. 8th	Fredonia	66736	Wilson County	Fredonia	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 378-4138	65	5	13.6	50.8%	59 (90.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.1%)								(n/a)																		$11,383	$613	$10,770
Thayer Schools	Public	PK, KG-8	300 W. Wilson	Thayer	66776	Neosho County	Cherryvale	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 522-2109	130	11	11.8	52.3%	118 (90.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.4%)	52.7	301^st of 653 public elementary schools	53.9%		52.7	307^th of 660 public elementary schools	53.5%	6	33.3	61.5	25.0	46.2	22.2	16.7	32.6	58.3	46.2	16.7	38.5	33.3	22.2	34.9	33.3	16.7	23.3	$13,889	$1,316	$12,573
Chanute Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	500 Osa Martin Boulevard	Chanute	66720	Neosho County	Chanute Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 432-2530	748	46	16.2	69.1%	601 (80.3%)	7 (0.9%)	79 (10.6%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (7.8%)	37.5	433^rd of 653 public elementary schools	33.7%		33.5	464^th of 660 public elementary schools	29.7%	31	20.6	46.8	41.0				37.0	26.7	32.3	27.3				28.9	38.5		38.5	$10,944	$886	$10,059
Lincoln Central Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	401 E Main	Cherryvale	67335	Montgomery County	Cherryvale	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 336-8140	274	26	10.4	69.3%	224 (81.8%)	2 (0.7%)	20 (7.3%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (8.8%)	44	387^th of 653 public elementary schools	40.7%		48.2	345^th of 660 public elementary schools	47.7%	42	21.2	57.1	30.2	42.4			36.5	39.4	34.5	13.9	45.5			31.9	32.5		32.5	$10,491	$1,973	$8,517
Jefferson School	Public	3-5	2101 N. 13th St.	Independence	67301	Montgomery County	Independence	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 332-1875	380	29	13.1	73.9%	261 (68.7%)	17 (4.5%)	48 (12.6%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (12.6%)	50.3	322^nd of 653 public elementary schools	50.7%		45.2	370^th of 660 public elementary schools	43.9%	48	37.6	40.3	40.9				39.6	47.6	30.2	34.1				37.4	51.5		51.5	$8,731	$1,405	$7,326
Eisenhower Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	501 Spruce St.	Independence	67301	Montgomery County	Independence	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 332-1854	353	31	11.3	76.2%	215 (60.9%)	18 (5.1%)	63 (17.8%)	2 (0.6%)	8 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (13.3%)								(n/a)																		$8,466	$1,549	$6,916

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Altoona-Midway Elementary ranks 68^th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Altoona-Midway Elementary attend?

Students who attend Altoona-Midway Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Altoona-Midway Middle/High School

How many students attend Altoona-Midway Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 67 students attended Altoona-Midway Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Altoona-Midway Elementary?

Students at Altoona-Midway Elementary are 96% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

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