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Elementary· 6 schools in district

Andale Elem-Middle

500 West Rush, Andale, KS 67001Renwick →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–08Non-Charter
420
Students
Total enrolled
$13,519
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 6% vs nat'l
19.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 27% vs nat'l
55/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 420 students in grades PK–08 in Andale, Kansas.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,519 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 55th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Andale Elem-Middle is a mid-sized elementary in Andale, Kansas, serving grades PK–08 with 420 students. The district invests $13,519 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 15% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Andale Elem-Middle

420
Total Students
19.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
15%
Free Lunch
21
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution225 male · 195 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility15%
National avg 52% · 63 students
Student Composition
95%
White95%
Hispanic / Latino3%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 201108000386

Academic Outcomes at Andale Elem-Middle

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
55
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 55th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 93th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 67001

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,519Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,519
State avg
$19,661
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,948
Student Support$2,569
Administration$1,622
Operations$2,028
Other$1,352
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,519 spent per student, an estimated $5,989 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
67%
27%
State government
67.3%
Local (property tax)
26.7%
Federal programs
6.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 15% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Garden Plain ElemSt. Marks SchoolColwich Elem
↓
High School
Andale HighGarden Plain High
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 08
Location—
CountySedgwick County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictRenwick →
Phone: (316)444-2628
NCES ID: 201108000386
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Andale 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 Renwick
Elem
Garden Plain Elem
421 students · PK–08
● 51 opp19% FRL
High
Andale High
375 students · 09–12
● 55 opp16% FRL
Elem
St. Marks School
315 students · PK–08
● 55 opp11% FRL
Elem
Colwich Elem
242 students · PK–08
● 55 opp32% FRL
High
Garden Plain High
173 students · 09–12
● 51 opp15% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
500 West Rush, Andale, KS 67001
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.