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Elementary· 8 schools in district

Leavenworth Virtual School

1000 3rd Ave, Leavenworth, KS 66048Leavenworth →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–08Non-Charter
35
Students
Total enrolled
$15,353
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 7% vs nat'l
35.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 127% vs nat'l
43/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 15% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 35 students in grades KG–08 in Leavenworth, Kansas.
Near-average funding
District spends $15,353 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 43th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Leavenworth Virtual School is a small elementary in Leavenworth, Kansas, serving grades KG–08 with 35 students. The district invests $15,353 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 35.0:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 9% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Leavenworth Virtual School

35
Total Students
35.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
9%
Free Lunch
1
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution13 male · 22 female
37%
63%
Male 37%Female 63%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility9%
National avg 52% · 3 students
Student Composition
51%
11%
23%
11%
Asian3%
White51%
Hispanic / Latino11%
Black23%
Multiracial11%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 200843001850

Academic Outcomes at Leavenworth Virtual School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
43
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 43th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 44th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 66048

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,353Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,353
State avg
$19,661
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,756
Student Support$2,917
Administration$1,842
Operations$2,303
Other$1,535
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,353 spent per student, an estimated $6,802 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
70%
19%
State government
69.5%
Local (property tax)
18.9%
Federal programs
11.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 9% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 35.0:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Earl Lawson Early Education CenterDavid Brewer ElementaryHenry LeavenworthAnthony Elementary
↓
Middle
Richard Warren Intermediate SchoolRichard Warren Middle School
↓
High School
Leavenworth Sr High
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 08
Location—
CountyLeavenworth County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictLeavenworth →
Phone: (913)684-1540
NCES ID: 200843001850
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Leavenworth seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Leavenworth
High
Leavenworth Sr High
1,250 students · 09–12
● 43 opp44% FRL
Mid
Richard Warren Intermediate School
481 students · 05–06
● 43 opp66% FRL
Mid
Richard Warren Middle School
479 students · 07–08
● 43 opp61% FRL
Elem
Earl Lawson Early Education Center
362 students · PK–KG
● 43 opp75% FRL
Elem
David Brewer Elementary
361 students · 01–04
● 43 opp68% FRL
Elem
Henry Leavenworth
330 students · 01–04
● 43 opp52% FRL
Elem
Anthony Elementary
306 students · 01–04
● 43 opp80% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1000 3rd Ave, Leavenworth, KS 66048
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.