Serving 122 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, South Barber Pre-k-6 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 122 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Barber Pre-k-6 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
South Barber Pre-k-6's student population of 122 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
122 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
South Barber Pre-k-6 ranks within the top 30% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Barber Pre-k-6 is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#348 out of 1280 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
22%
Black
2%
7%
White
91%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Barber Pre-k-6's ranking?
South Barber Pre-k-6 is ranked #348 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend South Barber Pre-k-6?
122 students attend South Barber Pre-k-6.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of South Barber Pre-k-6 students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Barber Pre-k-6?
South Barber Pre-k-6 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does South Barber Pre-k-6 offer ?
South Barber Pre-k-6 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Barber Pre-k-6 part of?
South Barber Pre-k-6 is part of South Barber School District.
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