Spearville Elementary

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Spearville Elementary ranks 102 nd of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Spearville Elementary is a public elementary school located in Spearville, Kansas, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 174 students. The school is part of the Spearville District, which is ranked 26th out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Spearville Elementary consistently ranks among the top 15% of Kansas elementary schools, with rankings ranging from 37th to 102nd out of 653-678 schools over the past 9 years. The school's performance on state assessments (KAP) is significantly higher than the state average across all grades and subjects, with 54.28% of Spearville students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 61.42% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 33.55% and 31.6%, respectively. Spearville Elementary's performance is particularly strong in 5th grade, where 60% of students were proficient or better in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, significantly outpacing the state averages.

Compared to nearby schools, Hodgeman County Elementary School is outperformed by Spearville Elementary, while the Dodge City elementary schools generally have much lower academic performance, with proficiency rates well below the state averages and rankings in the bottom 25% of Kansas elementary schools. The Kinsley-Offerle Elementary Pre-K-5 school, located 11 miles from Spearville, is the closest school that comes close to matching Spearville's academic performance, with rankings in the top 25% of Kansas elementary schools and strong proficiency rates.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

105 E. Davis
Spearville, KS 67876

(620) 385-2556

District: Spearville

SchoolDigger Rank:
102^nd of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,192

Students who attend Spearville Elementary usually attend:

High:

Spearville Junior/Senior High

Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Number of students: 192

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.9%

Hispanic:

14.1%

Two or more races:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Spearville Elementary ranks better than 84.4% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.61. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.9%), Hispanic (14.1%), two or more races (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 29.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Spearville Elementary is 14.2. (See more...)

Compare Spearville Elementary employs 13.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Spearville Elementary is $9,192.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Spearville Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Spearville Elementary 102^nd of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Spearville Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Spearville:

SchoolDigger ranks Spearville 26^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Spearville Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Spearville Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2006	61.45	256^th	585	56.2%
2007	72.02	168^th	600	72.0%
2008	72.46	157^th	614	74.4%
2009	77.87	66^th	621	89.4%
2010	62.84	266^th	630	57.8%
2011	74.01	121^st	631	80.8%
2012	69.73	198^th	660	70.0%
2013	70.70	199^th	668	70.2%
2015	77.96	107^th	678	84.2%
2016	80.20	102^nd	656	84.5%
2017	80.57	93^rd	659	85.9%
2018	83.39	80^th	656	87.8%
2019	81.87	80^th	667	88.0%
2021	89.47	45^th	670	93.3%
2022	91.24	37^th	668	94.5%
2023	85.86	71^st	660	89.2%
2024	80.61	102^nd	653	84.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Spearville Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	68.79	162^nd	591	72.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Spearville Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	77.60	101^st	575	82.4%
2019	81.65	78^th	586	86.7%
2021	86.28	57^th	605	90.6%

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Rank History for White students at Spearville Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	83.76	60^th	574	89.5%
2019	81.22	72^nd	592	87.8%
2021	86.83	43^rd	587	92.7%
2022	86.03	49^th	596	91.8%
2023	78.50	90^th	584	84.6%
2024	77.49	99^th	579	82.9%

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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 Spearville Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	126	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	126
1989	128	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	128
1990	131	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	134
1991	154	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	154
1992	147	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	150
1993	163	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	167
1994	164	4	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	171
1995	141	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	145
1996	141	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	145
1997	137	0	0	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	144
1998	150	0	2	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	161
1999	172	0	0	13	4	n/a	n/a	0	189
2000	157	0	1	11	2	n/a	n/a	0	171
2001	158	1	1	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	169
2002	162	3	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	169
2003	162	3	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	169
2004	166	1	0	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	177
2005	160	0	0	12	0	n/a	n/a	4	176
2006	147	0	0	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	156
2007	156	0	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	163
2008	164	0	0	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	177
2009	170	1	0	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	183
2010	163	1	0	22	0	0	2	0	188
2011	159	0	0	16	0	0	1	0	176
2012	151	0	0	13	0	0	1	0	165
2013	144	1	0	15	0	0	0	0	160
2014	144	2	0	20	0	0	0	0	166
2015	136	2	0	21	1	0	1	0	161
2016	132	2	0	21	1	1	1	0	158
2017	132	5	0	19	1	1	2	0	160
2018	116	5	0	22	3	1	2	0	149
2019	135	0	0	23	3	1	2	0	164
2020	139	0	0	21	0	0	3	0	163
2021	129	0	0	21	0	1	1	0	152
2022	138	0	0	24	0	0	3	0	165
2023	147	0	0	24	0	0	3	0	174
2024	161	0	0	27	0	0	4	0	192

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Spearville Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	126	7.0	18.0	0
1989	128	8.0	16.0	n/a
1990	134	7.5	17.8	0
1991	154	8.1	19.0	n/a
1992	150	9.0	16.6	20
1993	167	8.3	20.1	9.6
1994	171	9.1	18.8	10.5
1995	145	10.0	14.5	27.6
1996	145	10.0	14.5	27.6
1997	144	8.7	16.6	28.5
1998	161	11.1	14.5	24.8
1999	189	11.1	17.0	27
2000	171	11.1	15.4	22.8
2001	169	9.3	18.2	24.3
2002	169	10.2	16.6	26
2003	169	10.2	16.6	26
2004	177	9.1	19.5	26.6
2005	176	10.2	17.3	25.6
2006	156	11.2	13.9	21.2
2007	163	15.9	10.3	22.7
2008	177	12.2	14.5	22.6
2009	183	12.8	14.3	29
2010	188	15.8	11.9	31.4
2011	176	15.7	11.2	27.8
2012	165	15.6	10.5	29.1
2013	160	14.6	10.9	38.1
2014	166	14.6	11.3	41
2015	161	16.0	10.0	43.5
2016	158	15.0	10.5	42.4
2017	160	14.5	11.0	38.8
2018	149	14.5	10.2	35.6
2019	164	13.6	12.0	32.9
2020	163	13.5	12.0	31.3
2021	152	13.5	11.2	25.7
2022	165	13.5	12.2	26.1
2023	174	14.5	12.0	32.2
2024	192	13.5	14.2	29.2

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 Spearville Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	126	7.0	18.0	0
1989	128	8.0	16.0	n/a
1990	134	7.5	17.8	0
1991	154	8.1	19.0	n/a
1992	150	9.0	16.6	20
1993	167	8.3	20.1	9.6
1994	171	9.1	18.8	10.5
1995	145	10.0	14.5	27.6
1996	145	10.0	14.5	27.6
1997	144	8.7	16.6	28.5
1998	161	11.1	14.5	24.8
1999	189	11.1	17.0	27
2000	171	11.1	15.4	22.8
2001	169	9.3	18.2	24.3
2002	169	10.2	16.6	26
2003	169	10.2	16.6	26
2004	177	9.1	19.5	26.6
2005	176	10.2	17.3	25.6
2006	156	11.2	13.9	21.2
2007	163	15.9	10.3	22.7
2008	177	12.2	14.5	22.6
2009	183	12.8	14.3	29
2010	188	15.8	11.9	31.4
2011	176	15.7	11.2	27.8
2012	165	15.6	10.5	29.1
2013	160	14.6	10.9	38.1
2014	166	14.6	11.3	41
2015	161	16.0	10.0	43.5
2016	158	15.0	10.5	42.4
2017	160	14.5	11.0	38.8
2018	149	14.5	10.2	35.6
2019	164	13.6	12.0	32.9
2020	163	13.5	12.0	31.3
2021	152	13.5	11.2	25.7
2022	165	13.5	12.2	26.1
2023	174	14.5	12.0	32.2
2024	192	13.5	14.2	29.2

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 Spearville Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$599 (6.5%)	$8,593 (93.5%)	$9,192

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Spearville Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 80^th of 667 Elementary schools	Ranks 71^st of 660 Elementary schools	1.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Spearville Elementary)	52.2	57.1	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Spearville)	52.2	57.1	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	40.6	38.1	2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Spearville Elementary)	65.2	67.9	2.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Spearville)	65.2	67.9	2.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	50.3	50.4	0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Spearville Elementary)	56.7	50	6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Spearville)	56.7	50	6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	47.6	42.8	4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Spearville Elementary)	62.1	72.7	10.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Spearville)	62.1	72.7	10.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	36.1	37.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Spearville Elementary)	59.3	68	8.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Spearville)	59.3	68	8.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	43.5	39.6	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Spearville Elementary)	55.5	60	4.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Spearville)	55.5	60	4.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	31.3	0.6%
5th Grade Science (Spearville Elementary)	59.3	56	3.3%
5th Grade Science (Spearville)	59.3	56	3.3%
5th Grade Science (Kansas)	43.1	42.1	1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	164	174	6.1%
African American	0	0
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	23	24	4.3%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	135	147	8.9%
Two or More Races	2	3	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	32.9%	32.2%	0.7%

Schools Near Spearville 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 All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th 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
Spearville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	105 E. Davis	Spearville	67876	Ford County	Spearville	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 385-2556	192	14	14.2	29.2%	161 (83.9%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (14.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.1%)	80.6	102^nd of 653 public elementary schools	84.4%		85.9	71^st of 660 public elementary schools	89.2%	31	47.6	55.2	60.0	54.3	61.9	62.1	60.0	61.4	55.0	55.0	$9,192	$599	$8,593
Kinsley-Offerle Elementary Pre-K-5	Public	PK, KG-5	325 S Elm	Offerle	67563	Edwards County	Kinsley-Offerle	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 659-2866	154	11	13.7	56.5%	108 (70.1%)	1 (0.6%)	40 (26.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.6%)	74	128^th of 653 public elementary schools	80.4%		65.6	189^th of 660 public elementary schools	71.4%	61	36.8	34.8	60.0	43.5	73.7	43.5	75.0	62.9	80.0	80.0	$14,566	$588	$13,978
Miller Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1100 Avenue G	Dodge City	67801	Ford County	Dodge City	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 471-2100	765	30	25.5	87.2%	52 (6.8%)	15 (2.0%)	684 (89.4%)	3 (0.4%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.7%)	27	503^rd of 653 public elementary schools	23.0%		37.2	428^th of 660 public elementary schools	35.2%	75	15.2	36.6	16.9	23.3	24.4	48.8	21.9	32.2	28.8	28.8	$14,802	$5,697	$9,105
Ross Elementary School	Public	K-5	3001 6th Avenue	Dodge City	67801	Ford County	Dodge City	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 471-2103	519	23	22.5	69.4%	176 (33.9%)	5 (1.0%)	319 (61.5%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.5%)	23.1	528^th of 653 public elementary schools	19.1%		22.7	534^th of 660 public elementary schools	19.1%	6	20.9	31.8	25.6	26.1	34.9	19.1	19.1	24.2	34.8	34.8	$8,652	$1,247	$7,405
Soule Elementary School	Public	K-5	401 Soule St	Dodge City	67801	Ford County	Dodge City	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 471-2116	400	17	23.5	82.8%	56 (14.0%)	9 (2.3%)	317 (79.3%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.5%)	9.3	615^th of 653 public elementary schools	5.8%		10.4	613^th of 660 public elementary schools	7.1%	2	17.2	16.4	14.7	16.1	18.6	14.7	7.4	13.4	20.6	20.6	$9,540	$1,310	$8,230
Central Elementary	Public	K-5	1100 Central Avenue	Dodge City	67801	Ford County	Dodge City	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 471-2104	387	19	20.9	92.8%	22 (5.7%)	6 (1.6%)	347 (89.7%)	4 (1.0%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	7.3	633^rd of 653 public elementary schools	3.1%		9.3	623^rd of 660 public elementary schools	5.6%	10	6.5	6.1	12.1	8.1	21.2	7.6	14.3	14.4	17.5	17.5	$10,453	$1,326	$9,127
Northwest Elementary	Public	K-5	2100 Sixth Ave	Dodge City	67801	Ford County	Dodge City	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 471-2115	374	15	24.9	77.5%	67 (17.9%)	7 (1.9%)	292 (78.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.9%)	18.7	557^th of 653 public elementary schools	14.7%		19.9	554^th of 660 public elementary schools	16.1%	3	12.5	38.1	16.7	22.7	21.4	25.4	18.2	21.6	25.0	25.0	$8,939	$1,338	$7,601
Sunnyside Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	511 Sunnyside St	Dodge City	67801	Ford County	Dodge City	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 471-2112	363	13	29.0	97.8%	27 (7.4%)	2 (0.6%)	333 (91.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	7.4	631^st of 653 public elementary schools	3.4%		14.2	585^th of 660 public elementary schools	11.4%	46	15.2	11.6	12.8	13.3	24.5	7.0	7.7	13.7	12.5	12.5	$11,670	$2,795	$8,874
Linn Elementary	Public	K-5	1900 W Linn St	Dodge City	67801	Ford County	Dodge City	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 471-2114	349	12	29.0	86.2%	43 (12.3%)	15 (4.3%)	277 (79.4%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.6%)	12.7	588^th of 653 public elementary schools	10.0%		12.6	603^rd of 660 public elementary schools	8.6%	15	9.1	25.5	15.4	16.8	17.8	18.7	16.4	17.6	25.4	25.4	$9,320	$1,474	$7,846
Beeson Elementary	Public	K-5	1700 W Beeson Rd	Dodge City	67801	Ford County	Dodge City	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 471-2113	329	16	21.2	94.5%	24 (7.3%)	1 (0.3%)	300 (91.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	7.8	626^th of 653 public elementary schools	4.1%		6.5	640^th of 660 public elementary schools	3.0%	14	12.1	18.7	13.1	14.7	27.6	9.1	3.2	12.8	12.7	12.7	$10,047	$1,440	$8,607

Frequently Asked Questions about Spearville Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Spearville Elementary?

Students at Spearville Elementary are 84% White, 14% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Spearville Elementary in?

Spearville

What schools do graduates of Spearville Elementary attend?

Students who attend Spearville Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Spearville Junior/Senior High

How many students attend Spearville Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 192 students attended Spearville Elementary.

Is Spearville Elementary a good school?

Spearville Elementary ranks 102^nd of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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