Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 vs. Kelly Liberal Arts Academy
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Kelly Liberal Arts Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
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).
Serving 379 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kelly Liberal Arts Academy 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (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 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
346 students
379 students
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% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
49% | 51%
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
27 teachers
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![This chart displays the total teachers of Kelly Liberal Arts Academy by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data. This chart displays the total teachers of Kelly Liberal Arts Academy by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_teachers/32000/32085/kelly-liberal-arts-academy-chart-OVBiHB.png)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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![This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Kelly Liberal Arts Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data. This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Kelly Liberal Arts Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/teacher_student_ratio/32000/32085/kelly-liberal-arts-academy-chart-0zLvta.png)
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#480 out of 1280 schools in KS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1122 out of 1280 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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![This chart displays the overall school rank of Kelly Liberal Arts Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of Kelly Liberal Arts Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/32000/32085/kelly-liberal-arts-academy-chart-b2b2q49.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
10-14%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
15-19%
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![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kelly Liberal Arts Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kelly Liberal Arts Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/32000/32085/kelly-liberal-arts-academy-chart-bnb9XSP.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
30-34%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
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Pre-K Students
61
38
Kindergarten Students
50
60
Grade 1 Students
52
59
Grade 2 Students
42
54
Grade 3 Students
44
49
Grade 4 Students
47
58
Grade 5 Students
50
61
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
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% Asian
3%
2%
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% Hispanic
22%
26%
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% Black
4%
13%
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% White
55%
47%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
16%
11%
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Diversity Score
0.63
0.69
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![This chart displays the diversity score of Kelly Liberal Arts Academy and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Kelly Liberal Arts Academy and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/32000/32085/kelly-liberal-arts-academy-chart-becEeDg.png)
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
76%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
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