Atchison County Community Elementary School

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Atchison County Community Elementary School ranks 240 th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Atchison County Community Elementary School is a public elementary school in Effingham, Kansas, serving 246 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Atchison County Community Schools district, which is ranked 164 out of 266 districts in the state.

Atchison County Community Elementary School has consistently ranked in the top 50% of Kansas elementary schools over the past several years, with a current ranking of 240 out of 653 schools for the 2023-2024 school year. The school's performance on the Kansas Assessment Program (KAP) tests is generally above the state and district averages in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics, and its Science proficiency rate of 70.96% is significantly higher than the district (34.22%) and state (32.28%) averages. While the school has shown consistent performance across different student subgroups, there are some disparities, with male students and white students generally performing better than female students and low socioeconomic status (SES) students.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Pleasant Ridge Elementary, Holton Elementary School, and Jackson Heights Elementary School, Atchison County Community Elementary School generally outperforms the other schools in the region, particularly in ELA and Science. This suggests the school may be providing a higher-quality educational experience for its students. The school's focus on addressing subgroup disparities and maintaining its effective educational program could further enhance its performance and outcomes for all students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

607 8th Street
Effingham, KS 66023

(913) 833-4420

District: Atchison County Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
240^th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,720

Students who attend Atchison County Community Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Atchison County Community Junior/Senior High

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 256

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.4%

Two or more races:

2.7%

Hispanic:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Atchison County Community Elementary School ranks better than 63.2% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.52. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.4%), two or more races (2.7%), Hispanic (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Atchison County Community Elementary School is 12.1. (See more...)

Compare Atchison County Community Elementary School employs 21 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Atchison County Community Elementary School is $13,720.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Atchison County Community Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Atchison County Community Elementary School 240^th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Atchison County Community Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Atchison County Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Atchison County Community Schools 164^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Atchison County Community Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Atchison County Community Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2010	59.61	300^th	630	52.4%
2011	66.24	230^th	631	63.5%
2012	51.07	427^th	660	35.3%
2013	63.14	297^th	668	55.5%
2015	31.97	514^th	678	24.2%
2016	39.87	428^th	656	34.8%
2017	33.99	461^st	659	30.0%
2018	54.22	304^th	656	53.7%
2019	50.05	334^th	667	49.9%
2021	58.23	265^th	670	60.4%
2022	62.51	219^th	668	67.2%
2023	62.70	209^th	660	68.3%
2024	60.52	240^th	653	63.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Atchison County Community Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	61.18	167^th	512	67.4%
2019	55.36	203^rd	509	60.1%
2021	48.83	251^st	494	49.2%
2023	36.72	368^th	541	32.0%
2024	67.29	124^th	546	77.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Atchison County Community Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	57.46	239^th	574	58.4%
2019	48.79	312^th	591	47.2%
2021	50.24	307^th	591	48.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Atchison County Community Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	51.08	273^rd	575	52.5%
2019	51.21	278^th	586	52.6%
2021	59.88	223^rd	605	63.1%

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Rank History for White students at Atchison County Community Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	42.95	357^th	574	37.8%
2019	42.46	349^th	592	41.0%
2021	53.53	264^th	587	55.0%
2022	55.98	247^th	596	58.6%
2023	55.58	241^st	584	58.7%
2024	52.02	271^st	579	53.2%

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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 Atchison County Community Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2010	219	1	1	8	0	0	5	0	234
2011	318	3	2	12	0	0	3	0	338
2012	316	0	2	6	0	0	2	0	326
2013	297	2	1	4	0	0	6	0	310
2014	309	0	1	5	1	1	2	0	319
2015	295	4	0	7	2	2	5	0	315
2016	288	4	0	9	1	0	4	0	306
2017	283	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	283
2018	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	255	255
2019	250	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	252
2020	259	1	0	4	1	0	0	0	265
2021	221	1	0	7	0	0	9	0	238
2022	227	1	0	5	0	0	12	0	245
2023	232	1	0	4	0	0	9	0	246
2024	239	1	0	6	3	0	7	0	256

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Atchison County Community Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	234	22.3	10.4	51.7
2011	338	28.0	12.0	57.1
2012	326	27.2	11.9	58
2013	310	23.8	13.0	59
2014	319	22.8	13.9	63.3
2015	315	23.0	13.6	62.5
2016	306	n/a	n/a	61.4
2017	283	22.0	12.8	55.5
2018	255	21.0	12.1	45.5
2019	252	19.5	12.9	39.7
2020	265	19.0	13.9	38.1
2021	238	19.0	12.5	33.6
2022	245	19.0	12.8	33.1
2023	246	20.0	12.3	39
2024	256	21.0	12.1	48.8

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 Atchison County Community Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	234	22.3	10.4	51.7
2011	338	28.0	12.0	57.1
2012	326	27.2	11.9	58
2013	310	23.8	13.0	59
2014	319	22.8	13.9	63.3
2015	315	23.0	13.6	62.5
2016	306	n/a	n/a	61.4
2017	283	22.0	12.8	55.5
2018	255	21.0	12.1	45.5
2019	252	19.5	12.9	39.7
2020	265	19.0	13.9	38.1
2021	238	19.0	12.5	33.6
2022	245	19.0	12.8	33.1
2023	246	20.0	12.3	39
2024	256	21.0	12.1	48.8

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 Atchison County Community Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,022 (7.4%)	$12,698 (92.6%)	$13,720

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Atchison County Community Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 334^th of 667 Elementary schools	Ranks 209^th of 660 Elementary schools	18.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Atchison County Community Elementary School)	26.9	42.4	15.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Atchison County Community Schools)	26.9	42.4	15.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	40.6	38.1	2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Atchison County Community Elementary School)	19.2	63.6	44.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Atchison County Community Schools)	19.2	63.6	44.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	50.3	50.4	0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Atchison County Community Elementary School)	41	32.3	8.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Atchison County Community Schools)	41	32.3	8.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	47.6	42.8	4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Atchison County Community Elementary School)	23.1	16.1	6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Atchison County Community Schools)	23.1	16.1	6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	36.1	37.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Atchison County Community Elementary School)	64.9	62.5	2.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Atchison County Community Schools)	64.9	62.5	2.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	43.5	39.6	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Atchison County Community Elementary School)	40.5	28.1	12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Atchison County Community Schools)	40.5	28.1	12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	31.3	0.6%
5th Grade Science (Atchison County Community Elementary School)	40.5	56.2	15.7%
5th Grade Science (Atchison County Community Schools)	40.5	56.2	15.7%
5th Grade Science (Kansas)	43.1	42.1	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Atchison County Community Elementary School)	50	60	10%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Atchison County Community Schools)	50	60	10%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	38.4	33.7	4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Atchison County Community Elementary School)	55.3	45.7	9.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Atchison County Community Schools)	55.3	45.7	9.5%
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	252	246	2.4%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	4	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	250	232	7.2%
Two or More Races	0	9
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.7%	39%	0.7%

Schools Near Atchison County Community Elementary School

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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
Atchison County Community Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	607 8th Street	Effingham	66023	Atchison County	Atchison County Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(913) 833-4420	256	21	12.1	48.8%	239 (93.4%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.7%)	60.5	240^th of 653 public elementary schools	63.2%		62.7	209^th of 660 public elementary schools	68.3%	31	45.9	46.9	41.9	44.4			44.8	64.9	43.7	6.5	27.8			36.8	71.0		71.0	$13,720	$1,022	$12,698
Jefferson County North Elementary/Middle	Public	PK, KG-8	100 Charger Lane	Nortonville	66060	Jefferson County	Jefferson County North	No	No	No	Yes	(913) 886-3870	330	22	15.2	34.2%	313 (94.8%)	2 (0.6%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.3%)	50.4	319^th of 653 public elementary schools	51.1%		47.4	350^th of 660 public elementary schools	47.0%	31	35.5	61.7	38.2	18.8	25.0	24.1	35.7	71.0	61.7	26.5	6.3	25.0	13.8	35.7	38.2	27.6	33.3	$10,885	$1,799	$9,085
Horton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	300 E 16th	Horton	66439	Brown County	South Brown County	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 486-2616	229	19	12.0	56.8%	169 (73.8%)	1 (0.4%)	26 (11.4%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.6%)	60.5	239^th of 653 public elementary schools	63.4%		60.6	226^th of 660 public elementary schools	65.8%	13	10.7	61.0					40.6	67.9	46.3					55.1				$14,390	$1,390	$13,000
Valley Falls Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	700 Oak Street	Valley Falls	66088	Jefferson County	Valley Falls	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 945-3221	263	21	12.7	35.4%	234 (89.0%)	1 (0.4%)	16 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.2%)	36.1	441^st of 653 public elementary schools	32.5%		34.8	454^th of 660 public elementary schools	31.2%	13	36.4	28.0	33.3	12.0	33.3	10.7	25.6	54.5	33.3	40.0	0.0	23.3	3.6	25.1	40.0	21.4	31.0	$12,081	$914	$11,167
Atchison Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	825 N 17th Street	Atchison	66002	Atchison County	Atchison Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(913) 367-1161	700	53	13.3	65.7%	509 (72.7%)	44 (6.3%)	45 (6.4%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	96 (13.7%)	24.4	520^th of 653 public elementary schools	20.4%		22.7	535^th of 660 public elementary schools	18.9%	15	18.3	32.1	33.7				27.7	34.6	18.3	16.3				23.4	35.9		35.9	$10,731	$1,178	$9,553
Doniphan West Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	642 Hwy 20 East	Denton	66017	Doniphan County	Doniphan West Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 359-6526	217	19	11.7	43.8%	193 (88.9%)	1 (0.5%)	7 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.5%)	59.3	247^th of 653 public elementary schools	62.2%		59.9	231^st of 660 public elementary schools	65.0%	16	37.0	48.0	40.7	46.7			43.1	48.1	44.0	25.9	43.3			40.4	51.8		51.8	$10,723	$641	$10,082
Jackson Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	12763 266th Road	Holton	66436	Jackson County	North Jackson	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 364-2244	291	18	15.7	43.0%	267 (91.8%)	6 (2.1%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.7%)	64.1	205^th of 653 public elementary schools	68.6%		79.4	107^th of 660 public elementary schools	83.8%	98	71.4	30.3	56.0	40.0			49.2	71.4	0.0	48.0	28.6			36.7	72.0		72.0	$9,361	$631	$8,730
Pleasant Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	20753 Easton Road	Easton	66020	Leavenworth County	Easton	No	No	No	Yes	(913) 651-5595	339	25	13.5	25.4%	310 (91.4%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.5%)	69.5	168^th of 653 public elementary schools	74.3%		79.6	106^th of 660 public elementary schools	83.9%	62	46.5	38.0	46.4				43.6	65.1	46.0	51.8				53.7	59.6		59.6	$11,121	$3,198	$7,923
Holton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	812 W. 5th. St.	Holton	66436	Jackson County	Holton	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 364-3251	559	38	14.5	47.2%	435 (77.8%)	4 (0.7%)	81 (14.5%)	2 (0.4%)	8 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.2%)	39.3	422^nd of 653 public elementary schools	35.4%		33.4	469^th of 660 public elementary schools	28.9%	47	30.9	45.2	30.4				34.9	44.6	30.6	22.8				32.0	41.8		41.8	$15,802	$882	$14,920

Frequently Asked Questions about Atchison County Community Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Atchison County Community Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Atchison County Community Elementary School usually go on to attend:

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What is the racial makeup of Atchison County Community Elementary School?

Students at Atchison County Community Elementary School are 93% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

Is Atchison County Community Elementary School a good school?

Atchison County Community Elementary School ranks 240^th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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In the 2023-24 school year, 256 students attended Atchison County Community Elementary School.

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