Lowther South Intermediate School 5th serves 324 students in grades 5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 73% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 78% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 87%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5
Total Students
324 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)73%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)78%
87%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
45%
22%
Black
3%
7%
White
44%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% KS state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 87% KS state average).
How many students attend Lowther South Intermediate School 5th?
324 students attend Lowther South Intermediate School 5th.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Lowther South Intermediate School 5th students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lowther South Intermediate School 5th?
Lowther South Intermediate School 5th has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lowther South Intermediate School 5th offer ?
Lowther South Intermediate School 5th offers enrollment in grades 5
What school district is Lowther South Intermediate School 5th part of?
Lowther South Intermediate School 5th is part of Emporia School District.
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