McCormick Elementary

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McCormick Elementary ranks 183 rd of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

McCormick Elementary is a public elementary school located in Olsburg, Kansas, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 122 students. The school is part of the Blue Valley School District, which is ranked 61 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

McCormick Elementary has consistently performed well on the Kansas Assessment Program (KAP) tests, with a higher percentage of students proficient or better in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics compared to the state and district averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, 48.7% of all grades at McCormick Elementary were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 37.6% in the Blue Valley district and 33.55% statewide. In Mathematics, 53.84% of all grades at McCormick Elementary were proficient or better, compared to 33.32% in the Blue Valley district and 31.6% statewide. This consistent academic performance is particularly noteworthy when compared to the nearby schools in the Manhattan-Ogden district, which have more varied performance and rankings.

Additionally, McCormick Elementary has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to the nearby schools in the Manhattan-Ogden district, suggesting a relatively higher socioeconomic status of the student population. This, combined with the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher spending per student compared to the nearby schools, may contribute to its academic success. These factors make McCormick Elementary an interesting case study for understanding the drivers of educational success in a rural Kansas setting.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

109 North 1st
Olsburg, KS 66520

(785) 468-3551

District: Blue Valley

SchoolDigger Rank:
183^rd of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,900

Students who attend McCormick Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Randolph Middle
High:	Blue Valley High

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 126

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.8%

Hispanic:

1.6%

Two or more races:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details McCormick Elementary ranks better than 72% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.6. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.8%), Hispanic (1.6%), two or more races (1.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 26.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McCormick Elementary is 12.9. (See more...)

Compare McCormick Elementary employs 9.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at McCormick Elementary is $11,900.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McCormick Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks McCormick Elementary 183^rd of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See McCormick Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Blue Valley:

SchoolDigger ranks Blue Valley 61^st of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for McCormick Elementary

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Rank History for all students at McCormick Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2007	86.07	11^th	600	98.2%
2008	85.85	11^th	614	98.2%
2009	83.81	3^rd	621	99.5%
2010	81.04	44^th	630	93.0%
2011	75.27	93^rd	631	85.3%
2015	83.44	72^nd	678	89.4%
2017	86.03	62^nd	659	90.6%
2019	74.03	136^th	667	79.6%
2021	52.00	319^th	670	52.4%
2022	47.03	356^th	668	46.7%
2023	70.08	160^th	660	75.8%
2024	67.60	183^rd	653	72.0%

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Rank History for White students at McCormick Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2019	67.55	159^th	592	73.1%
2021	44.42	347^th	587	40.9%
2022	32.87	444^th	596	25.5%
2023	62.79	190^th	584	67.5%
2024	57.56	234^th	579	59.6%

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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 McCormick Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	84	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	85
1989	82	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	84
1990	99	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	103
1991	96	1	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	101
1992	79	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	84
1993	88	1	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	94
1994	108	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	112
1995	112	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	116
1996	112	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	116
1997	112	0	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	116
1998	115	0	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	121
1999	104	0	1	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	111
2000	101	0	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	106
2001	89	0	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	94
2002	79	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	81
2003	79	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	81
2004	70	0	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	1	74
2005	58	0	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	63
2006	56	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	58
2007	55	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	56
2008	64	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	64
2009	74	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	76
2010	86	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	87
2011	89	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	91
2012	80	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	82
2013	75	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	77
2014	83	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	85
2015	91	0	1	1	0	0	1	0	94
2016	98	0	1	3	0	0	1	0	103
2017	108	4	1	3	0	0	1	0	117
2018	103	4	1	2	0	0	1	0	111
2019	103	1	1	3	0	0	1	0	109
2020	99	1	1	3	0	0	3	0	107
2021	89	2	1	1	0	0	0	0	93
2022	102	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	104
2023	119	0	0	2	0	0	1	0	122
2024	122	0	0	2	0	0	2	0	126

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 McCormick Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	85	5.0	17.0	0
1989	84	6.0	14.0	n/a
1990	103	8.7	11.8	0
1991	101	9.2	10.9	n/a
1992	84	7.0	12.0	22.6
1993	94	6.5	14.5	13.8
1994	112	7.0	16.0	11.6
1995	116	8.0	14.5	31.9
1996	116	8.0	14.5	31.9
1997	116	8.5	13.6	38.8
1998	121	8.5	14.2	36.4
1999	111	8.5	13.1	32.4
2000	106	8.0	13.3	28.3
2001	94	7.5	12.5	27.7
2002	81	8.0	10.1	32.1
2003	81	8.0	10.1	32.1
2004	74	7.0	10.6	27.4
2005	63	7.0	9.0	41.3
2006	58	7.0	8.3	31
2007	56	8.4	6.7	39.3
2008	64	0.6	106.7	40.6
2009	76	7.6	10.0	34.2
2010	87	9.0	9.6	39.1
2011	91	7.5	12.1	35.2
2012	82	21.0	3.8	25.6
2013	77	9.2	8.3	27.3
2014	85	8.5	10.0	25.9
2015	94	8.0	11.7	34
2016	103	8.0	12.8	25.2
2017	117	8.3	14.0	21.4
2018	111	9.0	12.3	26.1
2019	109	9.0	12.1	24.8
2020	107	9.0	11.8	23.4
2021	93	8.8	10.5	14
2022	104	7.9	13.1	16.3
2023	122	8.2	14.8	20.5
2024	126	9.7	12.9	26.2

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 McCormick Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	85	5.0	17.0	0
1989	84	6.0	14.0	n/a
1990	103	8.7	11.8	0
1991	101	9.2	10.9	n/a
1992	84	7.0	12.0	22.6
1993	94	6.5	14.5	13.8
1994	112	7.0	16.0	11.6
1995	116	8.0	14.5	31.9
1996	116	8.0	14.5	31.9
1997	116	8.5	13.6	38.8
1998	121	8.5	14.2	36.4
1999	111	8.5	13.1	32.4
2000	106	8.0	13.3	28.3
2001	94	7.5	12.5	27.7
2002	81	8.0	10.1	32.1
2003	81	8.0	10.1	32.1
2004	74	7.0	10.6	27.4
2005	63	7.0	9.0	41.3
2006	58	7.0	8.3	31
2007	56	8.4	6.7	39.3
2008	64	0.6	106.7	40.6
2009	76	7.6	10.0	34.2
2010	87	9.0	9.6	39.1
2011	91	7.5	12.1	35.2
2012	82	21.0	3.8	25.6
2013	77	9.2	8.3	27.3
2014	85	8.5	10.0	25.9
2015	94	8.0	11.7	34
2016	103	8.0	12.8	25.2
2017	117	8.3	14.0	21.4
2018	111	9.0	12.3	26.1
2019	109	9.0	12.1	24.8
2020	107	9.0	11.8	23.4
2021	93	8.8	10.5	14
2022	104	7.9	13.1	16.3
2023	122	8.2	14.8	20.5
2024	126	9.7	12.9	26.2

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 McCormick Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$266 (2.2%)	$11,634 (97.8%)	$11,900

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McCormick Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 136^th of 667 Elementary schools	Ranks 160^th of 660 Elementary schools	3.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (McCormick Elementary)	42.1	61.1	19%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Blue Valley)	42.1	61.1	19%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	40.6	38.1	2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (McCormick Elementary)	47.4	61.1	13.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Blue Valley)	47.4	61.1	13.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	50.3	50.4	0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (McCormick Elementary)	89.5	52.9	36.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Blue Valley)	89.5	52.9	36.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	47.6	42.8	4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (McCormick Elementary)	84.2	35.3	48.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Blue Valley)	84.2	35.3	48.9%
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	109	122	11.9%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	3	2	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	103	119	15.5%
Two or More Races	1	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	24.8%	20.5%	4.3%

Schools Near McCormick 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
McCormick Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	109 North 1st	Olsburg	66520	Pottawatomie County	Blue Valley	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 468-3551	126	10	12.9	26.2%	122 (96.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	67.6	183^rd of 653 public elementary schools	72.0%		70.1	160^th of 660 public elementary schools	75.8%	23	42.1	55.0					48.7	47.4	60.0					53.8				$11,900	$266	$11,634
Westmoreland Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	205 S Fourth	Westmoreland	66549	Pottawatomie County	Rock Creek	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 457-3462	133	13	10.2	43.6%	129 (97.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	70.8	155^th of 653 public elementary schools	76.3%		83.8	79^th of 660 public elementary schools	88.0%	76	61.9	48.1					54.2	71.4	33.3					50.0				$12,336	$2,934	$9,401
Riley County Grade School	Public	PK, KG-8	117 N. Remmele	Riley	66531	Riley County	Riley County	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 485-4010	499	35	14.4	29.1%	431 (86.4%)	12 (2.4%)	22 (4.4%)	3 (0.6%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.4%)	80.7	99^th of 653 public elementary schools	84.8%		82.8	88^th of 660 public elementary schools	86.7%	11	81.6	71.4	41.5	63.6	60.4	38.7	58.6	83.7	69.4	26.4	70.9	62.3	61.3	62.0	45.3	40.3	42.6	$10,833	$275	$10,558
Frank V Bergman Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3430 Lombard	Manhattan	66503	Riley County	Manhattan-Ogden	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 587-2865	555	30	18.2	46.5%	289 (52.1%)	42 (7.6%)	123 (22.2%)	34 (6.1%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	64 (11.5%)	67.1	187^th of 653 public elementary schools	71.4%		63.9	203^rd of 660 public elementary schools	69.2%	16	49.1	51.8	47.3				49.4	62.5	43.6	36.4				47.6	49.1		49.1	$9,175	$1,094	$8,081
Northview Elementary	Public	K-5	300 Griffith Dr	Manhattan	66502	Riley County	Manhattan-Ogden	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 587-2070	403	30	13.4	71.0%	179 (44.4%)	46 (11.4%)	98 (24.3%)	12 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.7%)	57 (14.1%)	36.1	442^nd of 653 public elementary schools	32.3%		32.9	473^rd of 660 public elementary schools	28.3%	31	25.0	27.0	34.8				29.1	50.0	23.4	24.6				32.5	49.3		49.3	$9,129	$1,326	$7,803
Oliver Brown Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4787 Jackies Way	Manhattan	66502	Riley County	Manhattan-Ogden	No	No	No	No	(785) 587-2823	309	21	15.0	23.9%	220 (71.2%)	9 (2.9%)	38 (12.3%)	8 (2.6%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)	30 (9.7%)								(n/a)
Marlatt Elementary	Public	K-5	2715 Hobbs	Manhattan	66502	Riley County	Manhattan-Ogden	No	No	No	No	(785) 587-2060	426	29	14.6	27.7%	317 (74.4%)	18 (4.2%)	38 (8.9%)	15 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (8.7%)	84.9	77^th of 653 public elementary schools	88.2%		87.8	57^th of 660 public elementary schools	91.4%	20	50.0	58.2	63.2				57.1	69.4	67.6	45.6				61.1	68.7		68.7	$9,125	$859	$8,266
Amanda Arnold Elementary	Public	K-5	1435 Hudson	Manhattan	66503	Riley County	Manhattan-Ogden	No	No	No	No	(785) 587-2020	419	28	14.7	27.2%	273 (65.2%)	34 (8.1%)	46 (11.0%)	23 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	42 (10.0%)	90.4	39^th of 653 public elementary schools	94.0%		91.3	31^st of 660 public elementary schools	95.3%	8	52.6	66.2	61.9				60.2	75.0	59.7	74.6				69.4	73.0		73.0	$8,942	$857	$8,085
Lee Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	701 Lee Street	Manhattan	66502	Riley County	Manhattan-Ogden	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 587-2050	311	30	10.5	64.6%	151 (48.6%)	39 (12.5%)	58 (18.6%)	15 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.3%)	41 (13.2%)	48.5	343^rd of 653 public elementary schools	47.5%		57.1	266^th of 660 public elementary schools	59.7%	77	37.5	42.9	31.2				37.3	40.6	44.9	34.0				39.9	46.0		46.0	$9,134	$1,149	$7,986
Bluemont Elementary School	Public	K-5	714 Bluemont Ave.	Manhattan	66502	Riley County	Manhattan-Ogden	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 587-2030	215	18	11.6	52.1%	125 (58.1%)	15 (7.0%)	28 (13.0%)	30 (14.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (7.4%)	54	288^th of 653 public elementary schools	55.9%		64	202^nd of 660 public elementary schools	69.4%	86	35.1	32.3	45.5				37.6	48.6	46.7	39.4				45.0	48.5		48.5	$8,977	$1,134	$7,843

Frequently Asked Questions about McCormick Elementary

What schools do graduates of McCormick Elementary attend?

Students who attend McCormick Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Randolph Middle
High : Blue Valley High

Is McCormick Elementary a good school?

McCormick Elementary ranks 183^rd of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of McCormick Elementary?

Students at McCormick Elementary are 97% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend McCormick Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 126 students attended McCormick Elementary.

What district is McCormick Elementary in?

Blue Valley

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