St. Benedict Elementary School (Closed 2012)

9857 State Hwy 178
Seneca, KS 66538
(School attendance zone shown in map)
St. Benedict Elementary School serves 67 students in grades Kindergarten-6. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥90% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥90% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 87%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
67 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (KS)
(10-11)
≥90%
84%
(10-11)
≥90%
87%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
99%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.02
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
B & B School District
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?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% KS state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 87% KS state average).
How many students attend St. Benedict Elementary School?
67 students attend St. Benedict Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of St. Benedict Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of St. Benedict Elementary School?
St. Benedict Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does St. Benedict Elementary School offer ?
St. Benedict Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is St. Benedict Elementary School part of?
St. Benedict Elementary School is part of B & B School District.

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