School For Blind Elementary School (2025 Ranking)

Kansas State School for the Blind is a fully accredited public high school located in Kansas City, Kansas, U.S., serving students in grades Pre-K through 12. The school was established in 1867. It is located on 10 acres located in downtown Kansas City, Kansas.

School For Blind Elementary School serves 7 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.

The student-teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2025)

School Type: Special education school
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 7 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Minority Enrollment: 57%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

School For Blind Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

School Overview

School For Blind Elementary School's student population of 7 students has grown by 75% over five school years.

The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 133% over five school years.

School Type

Special education school

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	School For Blind Elementary School
1	1
2	1
3	3
4	2

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Total Students

7 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2006-2023)
Year	School For Blind Elementary School
2023	2
2022	3
2021	11
2020	4
2019	4
2018	9
2017	9
2016	13
2015	10
2014	8
2013	9
2012	13
2011	16
2010	17
2009	17
2008	17
2006	24

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	School For Blind Elementary School
2023	8
2021	3
2020	3
2019	3
2018	3
2017	3
2016	3
2015	4
2014	6
2013	4
2012	4
2011	7
2010	6
2009	6
2008	6

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Year Founded

1867

School Calendar

School Rankings

The of School For Blind Elementary School is 0.70, 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.

This School

State Level (KS)

Student-Teacher Ratio

1:1

13:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2006-2021)
Year	School For Blind Elementary School	Kansas	School For Blind School District
2021	4:1	13:1	3:1
2020	1:1	13:1	3:1
2019	1:1	13:1	3:1
2018	3:1	14:1	4:1
2017	3:1	14:1	4:1
2016	4:1	14:1	3:1
2015	3:1	14:1	2:1
2014	1:1	13:1	3:1
2013	2:1	13:1	3:1
2012	3:1	13:1	3:1
2011	2:1	14:1	3:1
2010	3:1	13:1	3:1
2009	3:1	13:1	3:1
2008	3:1	14:1	3:1
2006	3:1	13:1	3:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

14%

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2006-2014)
Year	School For Blind Elementary School	Kansas	School For Blind School District
2014	13%	3%	5%
2013	12%	3%	6%
2012	9%	3%	7%
2011	6%	3%	2%
2010	6%	2%	2%
2009	12%	3%	4%
2008	12%	3%	4%
2006	8%	2%	6%

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Hispanic

29%

22%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	School For Blind Elementary School	Kansas	School For Blind School District
2023	50%	21%	31%
2018	11%	19%	11%
2017	11%	19%	11%
2016	16%	19%	8%
2015	20%	19%	9%
2014	25%	18%	10%
2013	44%	18%	19%
2012	38%	17%	30%
2011	19%	16%	20%
2010	29%	16%	18%
2009	29%	14%	17%

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Black

14%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2006-2021)
Year	School For Blind Elementary School	Kansas	School For Blind School District
2021	9%	7%	6%
2018	11%	7%	10%
2017	11%	7%	10%
2016	15%	7%	13%
2015	10%	7%	6%
2012	15%	7%	16%
2011	38%	7%	25%
2010	24%	8%	23%
2009	24%	9%	21%
2008	24%	9%	20%
2006	29%	9%	24%

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White

43%

61%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2006-2023)
Year	School For Blind Elementary School	Kansas	School For Blind School District
2023	50%	62%	47%
2022	33%	63%	56%
2021	64%	63%	63%
2020	100%	64%	74%
2019	100%	64%	74%
2018	78%	65%	72%
2017	78%	65%	72%
2016	62%	65%	66%
2015	70%	65%	78%
2014	62%	66%	72%
2013	44%	67%	67%
2012	38%	67%	47%
2011	37%	68%	53%
2010	41%	69%	55%
2009	35%	71%	56%
2008	35%	73%	58%
2006	42%	75%	55%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2016-2022)
Year	School For Blind Elementary School	Kansas	School For Blind School District
2022	67%	6%	18%
2021	27%	6%	15%
2016	7%	5%	5%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.70

0.57

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2006-2023)
Year	School For Blind Elementary School	Kansas	School For Blind School District
2023	0.51	0.57	0.67
2022	0.45	0.56	0.62
2021	0.51	0.56	0.57
2018	0.37	0.54	0.46
2017	0.37	0.54	0.46
2016	0.57	0.54	0.54
2015	0.46	0.54	0.38
2014	0.54	0.53	0.46
2013	0.61	0.53	0.51
2012	0.69	0.52	0.66
2011	0.69	0.51	0.62
2010	0.69	0.49	0.62
2009	0.73	0.47	0.62
2008	0.73	0.45	0.59
2006	0.70	0.42	0.61

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

57%

42%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	School For Blind Elementary School	Kansas	School For Blind School District
2023	100%	41%	38%
2022	100%	34%	37%
2021	18%	36%	13%
2020	100%	37%	34%
2019	100%	37%	34%
2018	44%	39%	24%
2017	44%	39%	24%
2016	38%	40%	21%
2015	40%	40%	21%
2014	50%	40%	36%
2013	33%	39%	32%
2012	46%	39%	64%
2011	50%	37%	66%

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Eligible for

14%

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	School For Blind Elementary School	Kansas	School For Blind School District
2023	50%	7%	31%
2022	33%	10%	25%
2021	18%	9%	13%
2020	25%	10%	15%
2019	25%	10%	15%
2018	11%	9%	14%
2017	11%	9%	14%
2016	23%	9%	16%
2013	11%	10%	8%
2012	8%	10%	3%

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

School For Blind School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

School Notes

School Mascot: Eagle

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend School For Blind Elementary School?

7 students attend School For Blind Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

43% of School For Blind Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, and 14% of students are Black.

What is the student-teacher ratio of School For Blind Elementary School?

School For Blind Elementary School has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does School For Blind Elementary School offer ?

School For Blind Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is School For Blind Elementary School part of?

School For Blind Elementary School is part of School For Blind School District.

In what neighborhood is School For Blind Elementary School located?

School For Blind Elementary School is located in the Riverview neighborhood of Kansas City, KS. There are 5 other public schools located in Riverview.

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