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Southlawn Elementary School (Closed 2018)

836 S Jordan
Liberal, KS 67905
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 287 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Southlawn Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
287 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (KS)
(16-17)
25-29%
34%
(16-17)
10-14%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
85%
22%
Black
3%
7%
White
10%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.27
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% KS state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% KS state average).
How many students attend Southlawn Elementary School?
287 students attend Southlawn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Southlawn Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southlawn Elementary School?
Southlawn Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Southlawn Elementary School offer ?
Southlawn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Southlawn Elementary School part of?
Southlawn Elementary School is part of Liberal School District.

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