Solomon Elem

Solomon Elem is a mid-sized elementary-level community in Solomon, Kansas, part of Solomon. The school hosts 283 students in grades pre-K through 8.

Within Solomon, which oversees 2 schools and 399 students, Solomon Elem is one campus in the system.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Solomon Elem lists that the student body is overwhelmingly White (89%). Other groups include 7% Hispanic, 4% multiracial. Compared to Dickinson County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school reports having 27 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 10.6:1. The state averages around 13.2:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. An estimated 62% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. That share is north of Dickinson County's rate of about 49%.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, Solomon Elem tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 32.6% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 31.3%.

In the broader community, the surrounding county (Dickinson County) records that median household earnings sit near $68,417, about 24% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 5%. In all, Dickinson County runs 19 public schools (combined enrollment of about 3,530 students), of which Solomon Elem is one.

The closest other public school is Solomon High, roughly 0.0 miles away. 7 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a ten-mile radius, suggesting a relatively low-density school footprint. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Solomon Elem at 5th of 7; the average score across the group is 33.2%.

Solomon Elem operates from a low-density location.

Looking at the recent track record. Solomon Elem's enrollment has ticked up 51% since 2018, when it stood at 188 (now 283). The White share of enrollment ticked down from 94% to 89% over that span.

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