Serving 399 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Schilling Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to 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 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 399 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Schilling Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Schilling Elementary School's student population of 399 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
399 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Schilling Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Schilling Elementary School is 0.64, which is more 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
#621 out of 1280 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
46%
22%
Black
3%
7%
White
37%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Schilling Elementary School's ranking?
Schilling Elementary School is ranked #621 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% 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 Schilling Elementary School?
399 students attend Schilling Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Schilling Elementary School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Schilling Elementary School?
Schilling Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Schilling Elementary School offer ?
Schilling Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Schilling Elementary School part of?
Schilling Elementary School is part of Salina School District.
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