Serving 346 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 346 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
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Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
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Ruth Clark Elementary K-5's student population of 346 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
346 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 ranks within the top 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 is 0.63, 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
#480 out of 1280 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
22%
21%
Black
4%
7%
White
55%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
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Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 is ranked #480 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 often compared to?
Ruth Clark Elementary K-5is often viewed alongside schools like Cessna Elementary School, Kelly Liberal Arts Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Ruth Clark Elementary K-5?
346 students attend Ruth Clark Elementary K-5.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ruth Clark Elementary K-5?
Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 offer ?
Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 part of?
Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 is part of Haysville School District.
In what neighborhood is Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 located?
Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 is located in the South Seneca neighborhood of Wichita, KS. There are 2 other public schools located in South Seneca.
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