Serving 153 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Obee Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 90-94% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
153 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)90-94%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)90-94%
84%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
94%
61%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked QuestionsÂé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½> What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% KS state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% KS state average).
How many students attend Obee Elementary School?
153 students attend Obee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Obee Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Obee Elementary School?
Obee Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Obee Elementary School offer ?
Obee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Obee Elementary School part of?
Obee Elementary School is part of Buhler School District.
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