Serving 385 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Victor Ornelas 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 385 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in KS
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Victor Ornelas 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 Victor Ornelas Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Victor Ornelas Elementary School?
385 students attend Victor Ornelas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Victor Ornelas Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Victor Ornelas Elementary School?
Victor Ornelas Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Victor Ornelas Elementary School offer ?
Victor Ornelas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Victor Ornelas Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 385 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
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