Fort Larned Elementary School

Summary:

Fort Larned Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 431 students in grades PK-5 in Larned, Kansas, which is part of the Ft Larned school district. This school consistently outperforms both its district and the state of Kansas in academic proficiency across all grades and subjects, making it a standout in the local area.

In the 2023-2024 school year, 45.99% of Fort Larned Elementary students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 31.64% for the district and 33.55% for the state. In Mathematics, 48.02% of Fort Larned students were proficient or better, compared to 28.92% for the district and 31.6% for the state. The school's Hispanic and low-income student populations also perform exceptionally well, ranking 23rd and 71st out of all Kansas elementary schools, respectively. Over time, Fort Larned Elementary has steadily improved its statewide ranking, moving from 338th out of 667 schools in 2018-2019 to 191st out of 653 schools in 2023-2024.

While Fort Larned Elementary outperforms the state and its own district, nearby schools like Lincoln Elementary in Great Bend and Macksville Elementary have lower academic proficiency rates across the board. This suggests that Fort Larned Elementary is a relatively high-performing school in its local area, despite having a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 53.55% in 2020-2021 to 63.11% in 2022-2023.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2104 Broadway
       Larned, KS  67550


(620) 285-2141

District: Ft Larned

SchoolDigger Rank:
191st of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,922 Help


Students who attend Fort Larned Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Larned Middle School
High:    Larned Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  441

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.0%
Hispanic:
18.6%
Two or more races:
6.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fort Larned Elementary School ranks better than 70.8% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.8. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73%), Hispanic (18.6%), two or more races (6.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fort Larned Elementary School is 12.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fort Larned Elementary School is $13,922.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fort Larned Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fort Larned Elementary School 191st of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Fort Larned Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Ft Larned:

SchoolDigger ranks Ft Larned 143rd of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fort Larned Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Fort Larned Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 49.54 338th 667 49.3%
2021 71.52 156th 670 76.7%
2022 65.99 197th 668 70.5%
2023 55.08 283rd 660 57.1%
2024 66.80 191st 653 70.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Fort Larned Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 49.75 84th 193 56.5%
2021 53.88 84th 214 60.7%
2022 39.03 186th 305 39.0%
2023 46.81 153rd 296 48.3%
2024 50.92 135th 306 55.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fort Larned Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 48.74 261st 509 48.7%
2021 70.34 92nd 494 81.4%
2022 58.09 171st 512 66.6%
2023 43.48 319th 541 41.0%
2024 75.58 71st 546 87.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Fort Larned Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 56.91 253rd 591 57.2%
2021 78.91 91st 591 84.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Fort Larned Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 49.75 84th 193 56.5%
2021 53.88 84th 214 60.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Fort Larned Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 43.23 337th 586 42.5%
2021 57.87 238th 605 60.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Fort Larned Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 82.00 23rd 260 91.2%
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Rank History for White students at Fort Larned Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 45.66 326th 592 44.9%
2021 59.56 221st 587 62.4%
2022 53.47 269th 596 54.9%
2023 55.97 237th 584 59.4%
2024 58.87 219th 579 62.2%
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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.

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Fort Larned Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Fort Larned Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2018 369 7 1 48 0 0 16 0 441
2019 348 10 1 54 2 0 23 0 438
2020 340 9 2 54 1 0 28 0 434
2021 324 4 1 54 2 0 24 0 409
2022 342 12 2 61 1 0 25 0 443
2023 316 7 1 75 1 0 31 0 431
2024 322 8 1 82 1 0 27 0 441

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 Fort Larned Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 441 34.1 12.9 53.7
2019 438 35.1 12.4 55.7
2020 434 34.1 12.7 56.5
2021 409 34.6 11.8 53.5
2022 443 34.8 12.6 55.1
2023 431 35.2 12.2 63.1
2024 441 35.3 12.4 61

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 Fort Larned Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 441 34.1 12.9 53.7
2019 438 35.1 12.4 55.7
2020 434 34.1 12.7 56.5
2021 409 34.6 11.8 53.5
2022 443 34.8 12.6 55.1
2023 431 35.2 12.2 63.1
2024 441 35.3 12.4 61

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 Fort Larned Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $849 (6.1%) $13,073 (93.9%) $13,922

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Fort Larned Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 338th of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 283rd of 660 Elementary schools
 7.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fort Larned Elementary School)36.730.2
 6.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ft Larned)36.730.2
 6.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fort Larned Elementary School)53.362.8
 9.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ft Larned)53.362.8
 9.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Larned Elementary School)47.642.1
 5.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ft Larned)47.642.1
 5.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fort Larned Elementary School)42.938.6
 4.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ft Larned)42.938.6
 4.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Larned Elementary School)43.536.2
 7.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ft Larned)43.536.2
 7.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fort Larned Elementary School)2932.8
 3.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ft Larned)2932.8
 3.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (Fort Larned Elementary School)39.355.2
 15.8%
   5th Grade Science (Ft Larned)39.355.2
 15.8%
   5th Grade Science (Kansas)43.142.1
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students438431
 1.6%
African American107
 30%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian11
Hispanic5475
 38.9%
Pacific Islander00
White348316
 9.2%
Two or More Races2331
 34.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.7%63.1%
 7.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Fort Larned Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 441 students attended Fort Larned Elementary School.

Students who attend Fort Larned Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Larned Middle School
High : Larned Senior High

Fort Larned Elementary School ranks 191st of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Fort Larned Elementary School are 73% White, 19% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

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