Serving 90 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Wetmore Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 was 21-39% (which was approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Wetmore Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
90 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#770 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
92%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wetmore Elementary School's ranking?
Wetmore Elementary School is ranked #770 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Wetmore Elementary School?
90 students attend Wetmore Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Wetmore Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wetmore Elementary School?
Wetmore Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wetmore Elementary School offer ?
Wetmore Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wetmore Elementary School part of?
Wetmore Elementary School is part of Prairie Hills School District.
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