Serving 132 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Walton Rural Life Center 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 11-19% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
132 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#779 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
32%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
18%
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
77%
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
45%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walton Rural Life Center's ranking?
Walton Rural Life Center is ranked #779 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Walton Rural Life Center?
132 students attend Walton Rural Life Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Walton Rural Life Center students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Walton Rural Life Center?
Walton Rural Life Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Walton Rural Life Center offer ?
Walton Rural Life Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Walton Rural Life Center part of?
Walton Rural Life Center is part of Newton School District.
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