Damar Elementary School

402 3rd Street
Damar, KS 67632
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 53 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Damar 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 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 53 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 20% in KS
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Damar Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

School Overview

Damar Elementary School's student population of 53 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
53 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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School Rankings

Damar Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Damar Elementary School is 0.15, 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.
This School
State Level (KS)
#160 out of 1280 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Damar Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Damar Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Damar Elementary School 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.
(20-21)
<50%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Damar Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
21%
Black
8%
7%
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White
92%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Damar Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kansas.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of Damar Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Damar Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Damar Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Damar Elementary School's ranking?
Damar Elementary School is ranked #160 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Damar Elementary School?
53 students attend Damar Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Damar Elementary School students are White, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Damar Elementary School?
Damar Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Damar Elementary School offer ?
Damar Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Damar Elementary School part of?
Damar Elementary School is part of Palco School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 53 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 20%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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