Frances Willard Elementary School

201 N 4th
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 276 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Frances Willard 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 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 17:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 276 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Bottom 50% in KS
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Frances Willard Elementary School's student population of 276 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
276 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Frances Willard 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 Frances Willard Elementary School is 0.63, which is more 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)
#1122 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Frances Willard Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Frances Willard 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.
15-19%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Frances Willard 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.
20-29%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Frances Willard Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
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American Indian
3%
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Frances Willard Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Hispanic
43%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Frances Willard Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
7%
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White
43%
62%
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Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Frances Willard Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Frances Willard Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kansas.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Frances Willard 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
80%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Frances Willard 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
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Frances Willard 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 Frances Willard Elementary School's ranking?
Frances Willard Elementary School is ranked #1122 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% 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 Frances Willard Elementary School?
276 students attend Frances Willard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Frances Willard Elementary School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frances Willard Elementary School?
Frances Willard Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Frances Willard Elementary School offer ?
Frances Willard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Frances Willard Elementary School part of?
Frances Willard Elementary School is part of Arkansas City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 276 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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