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Oskaloosa Elementary School vs. Jefferson County North Elem/middle

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School Overview

School
Oskaloosa Elementary School
404 Park Street
Oskaloosa, KS 66066
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Jefferson County North Elem/middle
100 Charger Lane
Nortonville, KS 66060
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 278 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Oskaloosa Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher 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 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 330 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Jefferson County North Elem/middle ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-8
Total Students
278 students
330 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Oskaloosa Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Jefferson County North Elem/middle over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Oskaloosa Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Jefferson County North Elem/middle.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Oskaloosa Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Jefferson County North Elem/middle over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Oskaloosa Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Oskaloosa Public Schools and the state of Kansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson County North Elem/middle with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Jefferson County North School District and the state of Kansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#438 out of 1269 schools in KS
(Top 50%)
#516 out of 1269 schools in KS
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Oskaloosa Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Jefferson County North Elem/middle, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in KS)
39%
(Top 50% in KS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Oskaloosa Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Oskaloosa Public Schools and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jefferson County North Elem/middle who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson County North School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Top 50% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Oskaloosa Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Oskaloosa Public Schools and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jefferson County North Elem/middle who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson County North School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-69%
(Top 10% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Oskaloosa Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Oskaloosa Public Schools and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jefferson County North Elem/middle who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson County North School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Oskaloosa Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Jefferson County North Elem/middle by grade.
Pre-K Students
30
30
Kindergarten Students
29
26
Grade 1 Students
29
20
Grade 2 Students
47
40
Grade 3 Students
29
30
Grade 4 Students
38
47
Grade 5 Students
34
34
Grade 6 Students
42
32
Grade 7 Students
-
42
Grade 8 Students
-
29

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Oskaloosa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Oskaloosa Public Schools and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Jefferson County North Elem/middle, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Jefferson County North School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Oskaloosa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Oskaloosa Public Schools and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Oskaloosa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Oskaloosa Public Schools and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Jefferson County North Elem/middle, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Jefferson County North School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Oskaloosa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Oskaloosa Public Schools and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Jefferson County North Elem/middle, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Jefferson County North School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
91%
95%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Oskaloosa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Oskaloosa Public Schools and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Jefferson County North Elem/middle, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Jefferson County North School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Oskaloosa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Oskaloosa Public Schools and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Jefferson County North Elem/middle, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Jefferson County North School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.17
0.10
This chart showcases the diversity score of Oskaloosa Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Oskaloosa Public Schools and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Jefferson County North Elem/middle, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Jefferson County North School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
28%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Oskaloosa Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Oskaloosa Public Schools and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Jefferson County North Elem/middle, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Jefferson County North School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Oskaloosa Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Oskaloosa Public Schools and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Jefferson County North Elem/middle, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Jefferson County North School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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