Serving 318 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Geo E Nettels Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher 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 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 318 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Geo E Nettels Elementary School's student population of 318 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
318 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Geo E Nettels Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Geo E Nettels Elementary School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#361 out of 1280 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
12%
22%
Black
6%
7%
White
61%
61%
Hawaiian
8%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Geo E Nettels Elementary School's ranking?
Geo E Nettels Elementary School is ranked #361 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Geo E Nettels Elementary School often compared to?
Geo E Nettels Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeside Elementary School, Westside Elementary School, Meadowlark Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Geo E Nettels Elementary School?
318 students attend Geo E Nettels Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Geo E Nettels Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hawaiian, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Geo E Nettels Elementary School?
Geo E Nettels Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Geo E Nettels Elementary School offer ?
Geo E Nettels Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Geo E Nettels Elementary School part of?
Geo E Nettels Elementary School is part of Pittsburg School District.
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