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Colby Elementary

Summary:

Colby Elementary is a public elementary school located in Colby, Kansas, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 409 students. The school is part of the Colby Public Schools district, which is ranked 196 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Colby Elementary's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in KAP (Kansas Assessment Program) tests, is generally below the state average across all grades and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Colby Elementary's proficiency rates were 24.63% in English Language Arts and 38.84% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 33.55% and 31.6%, respectively. However, the school performs better than the nearby Brewster Elementary school, which has proficiency rates around 20% in both subjects. Colby Elementary also has a significant population of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with around 44-45% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in recent years.

Despite the relatively low student-teacher ratio at Colby Elementary, ranging from 15.7 to 16.6 students per teacher in recent years, the school's academic performance has been consistently below the state average, indicating that simply having more teachers may not be the sole solution to improving student outcomes. The school's per-student spending is slightly lower than the state average, but it's unclear if additional funding would directly translate to improved academic performance. To address these challenges, the school and Colby Public Schools district may need to explore targeted interventions, professional development for teachers, and a more comprehensive approach to supporting student learning and well-being.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 210 N Grant Ave
       Colby, KS  67701

(785) 460-5100

District: Colby Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
473rd of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,237 Help


Students who attend Colby Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Colby Middle School
High:    Colby Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  19.0 Help
Number of students:  399

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.7%
Hispanic:
13.8%
Two or more races:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Colby Elementary ranks worse than 72.4% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.45. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.7%), Hispanic (13.8%), two or more races (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Colby Elementary is 19. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Colby Elementary is $9,237.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Colby Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Colby Elementary 473rd of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Colby Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Colby Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Colby Public Schools 196th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Colby Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Colby Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 40.34 407th 585 30.4%
2007 50.36 372nd 600 38.0%
2008 45.13 420th 614 31.6%
2009 51.94 372nd 621 40.1%
2010 38.74 475th 630 24.6%
2011 49.23 405th 631 35.8%
2012 40.15 510th 660 22.7%
2013 24.88 562nd 668 15.9%
2015 37.02 477th 678 29.6%
2016 39.19 432nd 656 34.1%
2017 34.40 459th 659 30.3%
2018 38.71 425th 656 35.2%
2019 38.74 427th 667 36.0%
2021 44.90 377th 670 43.7%
2022 44.25 382nd 668 42.8%
2023 29.38 494th 660 25.2%
2024 31.45 473rd 653 27.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Colby Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 69.81 38th 214 82.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Colby Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.00 415th 512 18.9%
2019 40.02 327th 509 35.8%
2021 23.91 422nd 494 14.6%
2022 38.17 350th 512 31.6%
2023 30.30 414th 541 23.5%
2024 28.76 440th 546 19.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Colby Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.23 296th 574 48.4%
2019 38.79 375th 591 36.5%
2021 37.07 388th 591 34.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Colby Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 69.81 38th 214 82.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Colby Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.73 432nd 575 24.9%
2019 40.43 363rd 586 38.1%
2021 53.39 273rd 605 54.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Colby Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 37.79 171st 254 32.7%
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Rank History for White students at Colby Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.17 448th 574 22.0%
2019 37.33 403rd 592 31.9%
2021 45.30 341st 587 41.9%
2022 42.22 351st 596 41.1%
2023 24.14 487th 584 16.6%
2024 24.26 476th 579 17.8%
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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.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Colby Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 591 0 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 602
1989 583 0 1 7 1 n/a n/a 0 592
1990 621 3 0 9 2 n/a n/a 0 635
1991 618 1 1 10 1 n/a n/a 0 631
1992 620 2 0 14 1 n/a n/a 0 637
1993 605 1 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 615
1994 554 4 0 16 1 n/a n/a 0 575
1995 542 10 1 8 3 n/a n/a 0 564
1996 542 10 1 8 3 n/a n/a 0 564
1997 531 8 1 6 4 n/a n/a 0 550
1998 473 10 2 11 2 n/a n/a 0 498
1999 449 13 1 12 2 n/a n/a 0 477
2000 414 11 1 17 2 n/a n/a 0 445
2001 378 10 2 17 5 n/a n/a 0 412
2002 415 5 2 12 2 n/a n/a 0 436
2003 415 5 2 12 2 n/a n/a 0 436
2004 422 4 1 12 2 n/a n/a 0 441
2005 405 4 1 14 3 n/a n/a 0 427
2006 383 3 2 12 2 n/a n/a 0 402
2007 349 5 2 9 1 n/a n/a 0 366
2008 380 7 1 12 3 n/a n/a 0 403
2009 375 7 1 12 3 n/a n/a 3 401
2010 319 2 3 25 3 0 4 0 356
2011 345 2 3 17 3 1 5 0 376
2012 353 3 3 15 1 0 10 0 385
2013 393 4 3 32 1 0 5 0 438
2014 352 1 10 30 1 0 16 0 410
2015 348 1 5 40 0 3 16 0 413
2016 290 2 4 41 2 1 11 0 351
2017 283 2 5 42 1 0 14 0 347
2018 283 1 6 38 1 0 12 0 341
2019 317 4 3 50 1 0 18 0 393
2020 324 3 7 53 0 0 13 0 400
2021 311 4 3 60 0 0 13 0 391
2022 323 6 2 73 0 1 13 0 418
2023 311 12 3 70 0 0 13 0 409
2024 318 8 3 55 0 0 15 0 399

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 Colby Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 602 36.0 16.7 0
1989 592 38.0 15.5 n/a
1990 635 31.5 20.1 0
1991 631 37.5 16.8 n/a
1992 637 38.5 16.5 28.7
1993 615 39.5 15.6 23.1
1994 575 41.5 13.9 24.9
1995 564 40.5 13.9 28.5
1996 564 40.5 13.9 28.5
1997 550 39.0 14.1 27.8
1998 498 39.0 12.8 29.9
1999 477 35.3 13.5 31.7
2000 445 34.1 13.0 31.5
2001 412 33.5 12.3 33
2002 436 31.3 13.9 40.4
2003 436 31.3 13.9 40.4
2004 441 29.6 14.9 37
2005 427 29.5 14.5 37.7
2006 402 28.6 14.1 39.8
2007 366 33.6 10.9 42.9
2008 403 31.0 13.0 38.5
2009 401 35.2 11.4 41
2010 356 27.5 12.9 44.4
2011 376 28.7 13.1 48.1
2012 385 27.4 14.0 47.5
2013 438 30.3 14.4 47
2014 410 30.3 13.5 49.5
2015 413 29.0 14.2 47.2
2016 351 24.0 14.6 47.6
2017 347 21.8 15.9 45.5
2018 341 20.6 16.5 46
2019 393 22.1 17.7 43.8
2020 400 21.4 18.6 44
2021 391 24.7 15.7 44.5
2022 418 26.2 15.9 41.4
2023 409 24.5 16.6 45
2024 399 21.0 19.0 43.1

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 Colby Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 602 36.0 16.7 0
1989 592 38.0 15.5 n/a
1990 635 31.5 20.1 0
1991 631 37.5 16.8 n/a
1992 637 38.5 16.5 28.7
1993 615 39.5 15.6 23.1
1994 575 41.5 13.9 24.9
1995 564 40.5 13.9 28.5
1996 564 40.5 13.9 28.5
1997 550 39.0 14.1 27.8
1998 498 39.0 12.8 29.9
1999 477 35.3 13.5 31.7
2000 445 34.1 13.0 31.5
2001 412 33.5 12.3 33
2002 436 31.3 13.9 40.4
2003 436 31.3 13.9 40.4
2004 441 29.6 14.9 37
2005 427 29.5 14.5 37.7
2006 402 28.6 14.1 39.8
2007 366 33.6 10.9 42.9
2008 403 31.0 13.0 38.5
2009 401 35.2 11.4 41
2010 356 27.5 12.9 44.4
2011 376 28.7 13.1 48.1
2012 385 27.4 14.0 47.5
2013 438 30.3 14.4 47
2014 410 30.3 13.5 49.5
2015 413 29.0 14.2 47.2
2016 351 24.0 14.6 47.6
2017 347 21.8 15.9 45.5
2018 341 20.6 16.5 46
2019 393 22.1 17.7 43.8
2020 400 21.4 18.6 44
2021 391 24.7 15.7 44.5
2022 418 26.2 15.9 41.4
2023 409 24.5 16.6 45
2024 399 21.0 19.0 43.1

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 Colby Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $814 (8.8%) $8,423 (91.2%) $9,237

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Colby 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 427th of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 494th of 660 Elementary schools
 10.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colby Elementary)37.328.6
 8.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colby Public Schools)37.328.6
 8.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Colby Elementary)55.248
 7.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Colby Public Schools)55.248
 7.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Colby Elementary)39.725.4
 14.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colby Public Schools)39.725.4
 14.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Colby Elementary)20.523.5
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Colby Public Schools)20.523.5
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students393409
 4.1%
African American412
 200%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian33
Hispanic5070
 40%
Pacific Islander00
White317311
 1.9%
Two or More Races1813
 27.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.8%45%
 1.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Colby Elementary

Colby Elementary ranks 473rd of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 399 students attended Colby Elementary.

Students who attend Colby Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Colby Middle School
High : Colby Senior High

Students at Colby Elementary are 80% White, 14% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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