Cessna Elementary School vs. Ruth Clark Elementary K-5
Should you attend Cessna Elementary School or Ruth Clark Elementary K-5? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Cessna Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 356 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cessna Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 316 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
356 students
316 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1185 out of 1269 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#572 out of 1269 schools in KS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
50-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
32
60
Kindergarten Students
55
34
Grade 1 Students
52
44
Grade 2 Students
45
43
Grade 3 Students
64
49
Grade 4 Students
62
41
Grade 5 Students
46
45
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
23%
22%
% Black
15%
7%
% White
49%
55%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
12%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%