Is Jayhawk Elementary a good school?

Jayhawk Elementary ranks 269 th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Jayhawk Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 347 students attended Jayhawk Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Jayhawk Elementary?

Students at Jayhawk Elementary are 90% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of Jayhawk Elementary attend?

Students who attend Jayhawk Elementary usually go on to attend: High : Jayhawk-Linn High

Jayhawk Elementary

Summary:

Jayhawk Elementary is a public elementary school located in Mound City, Kansas, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 316 students. The school is part of the Jayhawk District, which is ranked 75 out of 266 districts in Kansas and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Jayhawk Elementary consistently outperforms the state average in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics across all grade levels, with particularly strong performance in 3rd and 4th grade. The school's performance for male students and low socioeconomic status (SES) students is noteworthy, ranking in the top 25% and top 15% of Kansas elementary schools, respectively. However, the school's performance for white students and special education students has been more mixed. Jayhawk Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 58.03% to 62.03% over the past three years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

When compared to the nearby Prairie View District schools of Parker Elementary and Lacygne Elementary, Jayhawk Elementary generally outperforms these schools in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency rates across all grade levels. However, Pleasanton Elementary, which is located closer to Jayhawk Elementary, has significantly lower proficiency rates in both subjects, suggesting that Jayhawk Elementary may be serving a more advantaged student population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

415 S 6th St
Mound City, KS 66056

(913) 795-2519

District: Jayhawk

SchoolDigger Rank:
269^th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,125

Students who attend Jayhawk Elementary usually attend:

High:

Jayhawk-Linn High

Student/teacher ratio: 13.1

Number of students: 347

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.5%

Hispanic:

3.5%

Two or more races:

3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jayhawk Elementary ranks better than 58.8% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.12. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.5%), Hispanic (3.5%), two or more races (3.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 63.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jayhawk Elementary is 13.1. (See more...)

Compare Jayhawk Elementary employs 26.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jayhawk Elementary is $12,125.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jayhawk Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Jayhawk Elementary 269^th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Jayhawk Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Jayhawk:

SchoolDigger ranks Jayhawk 75^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Jayhawk Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2006	32.39	461^st	585	21.2%
2007	36.31	461^st	600	23.2%
2008	32.50	489^th	614	20.4%
2009	55.43	342^nd	621	44.9%
2010	40.66	465^th	630	26.2%
2011	40.82	465^th	631	26.3%
2012	59.43	340^th	660	48.5%
2013	51.76	409^th	668	38.8%
2015	71.87	151^st	678	77.7%
2016	73.96	145^th	656	77.9%
2017	68.16	179^th	659	72.8%
2018	71.72	151^st	656	77.0%
2019	55.23	282^nd	667	57.7%
2021	52.50	314^th	670	53.1%
2022	62.94	217^th	668	67.5%
2023	61.02	220^th	660	66.7%
2024	57.12	269^th	653	58.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Jayhawk Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2021	43.70	123^rd	214	42.5%
2022	52.59	123^rd	305	59.7%
2023	40.86	182^nd	296	38.5%
2024	36.11	188^th	306	38.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jayhawk Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	84.28	22^nd	512	95.7%
2019	69.95	99^th	509	80.6%
2021	64.27	131^st	494	73.5%
2022	71.58	74^th	512	85.5%
2023	65.83	136^th	541	74.9%
2024	62.23	180^th	546	67.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Jayhawk Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	65.18	182^nd	574	68.3%
2019	52.60	284^th	591	51.9%
2021	51.61	293^rd	591	50.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Jayhawk Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	43.70	123^rd	214	42.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Jayhawk Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	70.95	133^rd	575	76.9%
2019	58.26	218^th	586	62.8%
2021	53.73	270^th	605	55.4%

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Rank History for White students at Jayhawk Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	64.49	179^th	574	68.8%
2019	41.74	358^th	592	39.5%
2021	40.80	370^th	587	37.0%
2022	56.53	241^st	596	59.6%
2023	52.40	266^th	584	54.5%
2024	47.04	311^th	579	46.3%

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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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Wednesday, August 31, 2011

A caring school district where children do come first. Smaller class size and caring staff keeps children and parents informed. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Jayhawk Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	169	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	172
1989	180	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	184
1990	179	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	182
1991	172	0	1	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	179
1992	193	0	1	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	197
1993	187	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	190
1994	185	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	188
1995	200	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	204
1996	200	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	204
1997	193	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	198
1998	206	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	209
1999	198	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	201
2000	188	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	190
2001	193	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	197
2002	185	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	187
2003	185	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	187
2004	197	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	200
2005	215	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	217
2006	204	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	204
2007	221	0	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	1	226
2008	249	1	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	4	257
2009	289	2	0	4	2	n/a	n/a	4	301
2010	292	0	0	6	2	0	0	0	300
2011	290	4	0	7	2	0	0	0	303
2012	274	3	0	13	3	0	1	0	294
2013	291	1	0	18	2	0	1	0	313
2014	296	2	0	12	2	0	4	0	316
2015	295	1	0	18	2	0	5	0	321
2016	309	2	0	13	1	0	6	0	331
2017	329	0	0	16	0	0	6	0	351
2018	329	1	0	9	0	0	8	0	347
2019	321	1	0	15	0	0	12	0	349
2020	311	2	0	17	0	0	12	0	342
2021	286	2	0	14	0	0	13	0	315
2022	279	5	0	11	1	0	9	0	305
2023	281	6	1	13	2	0	13	0	316
2024	314	5	2	12	3	0	11	0	347

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Jayhawk Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	172	8.0	21.5	0
1989	184	11.0	16.7	n/a
1990	182	11.6	15.6	0
1991	179	12.9	13.8	n/a
1992	197	13.6	14.4	36
1993	190	13.2	14.4	25.3
1994	188	13.7	13.7	25
1995	204	14.0	14.6	36.8
1996	204	14.0	14.6	36.8
1997	198	13.8	14.3	40.4
1998	209	15.3	13.7	35.9
1999	201	13.8	14.6	32.3
2000	190	15.1	12.6	29.5
2001	197	14.8	13.3	29.9
2002	187	15.2	12.3	36.9
2003	187	15.2	12.3	36.9
2004	200	14.6	13.7	34
2005	217	15.0	14.5	41
2006	204	16.3	12.5	35.8
2007	226	19.1	11.8	40.9
2008	257	19.0	13.5	43.5
2009	301	22.1	13.6	49.8
2010	300	21.6	13.8	51
2011	303	21.7	13.9	58.7
2012	294	23.4	12.5	57.8
2013	313	21.9	14.2	60.1
2014	316	22.1	14.2	58.5
2015	321	22.0	14.5	59.5
2016	331	22.0	15.0	63.1
2017	351	22.8	15.3	62.4
2018	347	23.6	14.7	66.9
2019	349	23.9	14.6	61.6
2020	342	24.4	14.0	58.8
2021	315	24.4	12.9	61.3
2022	305	24.3	12.5	58
2023	316	25.3	12.4	62
2024	347	26.3	13.1	63.7

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 Jayhawk Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	172	8.0	21.5	0
1989	184	11.0	16.7	n/a
1990	182	11.6	15.6	0
1991	179	12.9	13.8	n/a
1992	197	13.6	14.4	36
1993	190	13.2	14.4	25.3
1994	188	13.7	13.7	25
1995	204	14.0	14.6	36.8
1996	204	14.0	14.6	36.8
1997	198	13.8	14.3	40.4
1998	209	15.3	13.7	35.9
1999	201	13.8	14.6	32.3
2000	190	15.1	12.6	29.5
2001	197	14.8	13.3	29.9
2002	187	15.2	12.3	36.9
2003	187	15.2	12.3	36.9
2004	200	14.6	13.7	34
2005	217	15.0	14.5	41
2006	204	16.3	12.5	35.8
2007	226	19.1	11.8	40.9
2008	257	19.0	13.5	43.5
2009	301	22.1	13.6	49.8
2010	300	21.6	13.8	51
2011	303	21.7	13.9	58.7
2012	294	23.4	12.5	57.8
2013	313	21.9	14.2	60.1
2014	316	22.1	14.2	58.5
2015	321	22.0	14.5	59.5
2016	331	22.0	15.0	63.1
2017	351	22.8	15.3	62.4
2018	347	23.6	14.7	66.9
2019	349	23.9	14.6	61.6
2020	342	24.4	14.0	58.8
2021	315	24.4	12.9	61.3
2022	305	24.3	12.5	58
2023	316	25.3	12.4	62
2024	347	26.3	13.1	63.7

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 Jayhawk Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,445 (11.9%)	$10,680 (88.1%)	$12,125

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jayhawk Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 282^nd of 667 Elementary schools	Ranks 220^th of 660 Elementary schools	8.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jayhawk Elementary)	37	43.7	6.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jayhawk)	37	43.7	6.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	40.6	38.1	2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jayhawk Elementary)	66.7	70.8	4.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jayhawk)	66.7	70.8	4.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	50.3	50.4	0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jayhawk Elementary)	47.7	36.4	11.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jayhawk)	47.7	36.4	11.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	47.6	42.8	4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jayhawk Elementary)	25	45.5	20.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jayhawk)	25	45.5	20.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	36.1	37.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jayhawk Elementary)	51.2	30.3	20.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jayhawk)	51.2	30.3	20.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	43.5	39.6	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jayhawk Elementary)	46.3	26.8	19.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jayhawk)	46.3	26.8	19.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	31.3	0.6%
5th Grade Science (Jayhawk Elementary)	46.3	37.5	8.8%
5th Grade Science (Jayhawk)	46.3	37.5	8.8%
5th Grade Science (Kansas)	43.1	42.1	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Jayhawk Elementary)	33.3	56	22.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Jayhawk)	33.3	56	22.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	38.4	33.7	4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Jayhawk Elementary)	37.5	64	26.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Jayhawk)	37.5	64	26.5%
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	349	316	9.5%
African American	1	6	500%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	15	13	13.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	321	281	12.5%
Two or More Races	12	13	8.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	61.6%	62%	0.4%

Schools Near Jayhawk 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
Jayhawk Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	415 S 6th St	Mound City	66056	Linn County	Jayhawk	No	No	No	Yes	(913) 795-2519	347	26	13.1	63.7%	314 (90.5%)	5 (1.4%)	12 (3.5%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.2%)	57.1	269^th of 653 public elementary schools	58.8%		61	220^th of 660 public elementary schools	66.7%	49	50.0	47.9	22.2	33.9	39.2	54.3	50.0	44.4	32.1	44.6	44.4	44.4	$12,125	$1,445	$10,680
Pleasanton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1205 Ash	Pleasanton	66075	Linn County	Pleasanton	No	No	No	Yes	(913) 352-8531	179	14	12.9	59.2%	160 (89.4%)	5 (2.8%)	4 (2.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.0%)	31.9	470^th of 653 public elementary schools	28.0%		37	430^th of 660 public elementary schools	34.8%	40	11.1	33.3	30.0	0.0	20.7	61.1	52.4	30.0	5.6	36.8	26.7	26.7	$12,467	$1,103	$11,364
Lacygne Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	710 Walnut St.	LaCygne	66040	Linn County	Prairie View	No	No	No	Yes	(913) 757-4417	229	19	12.2	55.0%	193 (84.3%)	4 (1.7%)	13 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (7.0%)	45.3	371^st of 653 public elementary schools	43.2%		38.5	418^th of 660 public elementary schools	36.7%	47	26.7	51.5	29.6		36.7	60.0	33.3	25.9		40.0	40.7	40.7	$12,852	$450	$12,402
Parker Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	421 North Center Ave.	Parker	66072	Linn County	Prairie View	No	No	No	Yes	(913) 898-3160	237	19	12.6	46.8%	215 (90.7%)	3 (1.3%)	4 (1.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.9%)	69.6	166^th of 653 public elementary schools	74.6%		64.3	200^th of 660 public elementary schools	69.7%	34	45.9	50.0	55.5		50.0	56.8	50.0	48.1		52.1	44.4	44.4	$15,052	$494	$14,558

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