The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥80% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥80% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 85%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students (09-10)
94 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥80%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥80%
85%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(09-10)2%
1%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(09-10)4%
16%
Black
(09-10)3%
8%
White
(09-10)87%
69%
Hawaiian
(09-10)2%
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)1%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
49%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
12%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
West Elk School District
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?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% KS state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% KS state average).
How many students attend Severy Elementary School?
94 students attend Severy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Severy Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Severy Elementary School offer ?
Severy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Severy Elementary School part of?
Severy Elementary School is part of West Elk School District.
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