Serving 208 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Belle Plaine 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 208 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Belle Plaine Elementary School's student population of 208 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
208 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Belle Plaine 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 Belle Plaine 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#942 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
21%
Black
n/a
7%
White
85%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belle Plaine Elementary School's ranking?
Belle Plaine Elementary School is ranked #942 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Belle Plaine Elementary School often compared to?
Belle Plaine Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mulvane Elementary W D Munson by visitors of our site.
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 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Belle Plaine Elementary School?
208 students attend Belle Plaine Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Belle Plaine Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belle Plaine Elementary School?
Belle Plaine Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Belle Plaine Elementary School offer ?
Belle Plaine Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Belle Plaine Elementary School part of?
Belle Plaine Elementary School is part of Belle Plaine School District.
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