St. Benedict Elementary School serves 55 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥90% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥90% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 86%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
55 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥90%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥90%
86%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
100%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% KS state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 86% KS state average).
How many students attend St. Benedict Elementary School?
55 students attend St. Benedict Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of St. Benedict Elementary School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Benedict Elementary School?
St. Benedict Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does St. Benedict Elementary School offer ?
St. Benedict Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is St. Benedict Elementary School part of?
St. Benedict Elementary School is part of Nemaha Central School District.
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