Serving 1,908 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John Fiske Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,908 students
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
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John Fiske Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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John Fiske Elementary School's student population of 1,908 students has grown by 227% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,908 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
John Fiske Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Fiske Elementary School is 0.62, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1219 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
3%
Hispanic
57%
21%
Black
17%
7%
White
11%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
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John Fiske Elementary School is ranked #1219 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are John Fiske Elementary School often compared to?
John Fiske Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frances Willard Elementary School, Hazel Grove Elementary School, Crossroads - Central Street by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend John Fiske Elementary School?
1,908 students attend John Fiske Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of John Fiske Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does John Fiske Elementary School offer ?
John Fiske Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is John Fiske Elementary School part of?
John Fiske Elementary School is part of Kansas City School District.
In what neighborhood is John Fiske Elementary School located?
John Fiske Elementary School is located in the Armourdale neighborhood of Kansas City, KS.
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