Serving 19 students in grades 1-8, Mont Ida Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Total Students
19 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≥50%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≥50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)n/a
19%
Black
(15-16)n/a
7%
White
(15-16)100%
65%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
17%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
10%
10%
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?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% KS state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% KS state average).
How many students attend Mont Ida Elementary School?
19 students attend Mont Ida Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Mont Ida Elementary School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mont Ida Elementary School?
Mont Ida Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mont Ida Elementary School offer ?
Mont Ida Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-8
What school district is Mont Ida Elementary School part of?
Mont Ida Elementary School is part of Garnett School District.
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