Edna Elem

Located at 220 W Myrtle, in Edna, Kansas, Edna Elem is a compact K-5 school that works with 179 students (grades pre-K through 8), operated by Labette County. By comparison, Kansas's public schools average about 313 students each, so Edna Elem sits 43% smaller than that benchmark.

Labette County runs 7 schools in total, collectively educating 1,528 students. Edna Elem is one of those campuses.

Demographically, Edna Elem shows that White students make up the majority at 77%. Other groups include 13% Native American, 7% multiracial, 3% Hispanic.

On the resource side, Edna Elem reports 13 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 14.3:1. The state averages around 13.2:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. About 58% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

On a residual basis (actual vs predicted given the student mix), Edna Elem is in the OUTPERFORMING tier of the BeatsExpectations model, which fits a per-state line through proficiency and FRL share. Schools with this campus's poverty mix typically land near 34.6%; this one delivers 64.3%, a residual of +29.7 points.

In the surrounding community, ACS estimates for Labette County put median household income runs about $56,325, about 20% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Labette County runs 18 public schools (combined enrollment of about 3,468 students), of which Edna Elem is one.

The closest other public school is Bartlett Elem, roughly 8.2 miles away. Within ten miles, there are 4 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Edna Elem at 1st of 7; the average score across the group is 30.4%.

The school occupies a low-density site.

Over the past 7-year window. Edna Elem's enrollment has ticked down 3% since 2018, when it stood at 184 (now 179). Over the same period, the White share increased from 72% to 77%.

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