Kansas Connections Academy
School Overview
Kansas Connections Academy is a public school located in Elkhart, Kansas. It is a school in Elkhart Unified School District 218 district.
According to the Kansas state assessment result, 26% of students are proficient in Math learning and 44% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 783 students through grade KG to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 37 to 1 where a total of 21 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 783 students are attending Kansas Connections Academy. By gender, there are 348 and 435 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Kansas Connections Academy offers the gifted and talented program. Total 785 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 88 | 43 | 45 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 8 | 3 | 5 |
| Asian | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Black | 54 | 18 | 36 |
| White | 577 | 262 | 315 |
| Two or More Races | 47 | 18 | 29 |
| in LEP Program | 23 | 8 | 15 |
| IDEA program | 25 | 11 | 14 |
| Total | 785 | 349 | 436 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 21 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Kansas Connections Academy and the students to teacher ratio is 37 to 1. All teachers are certified. 95.2% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 21 | Students per teacher: 37 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 21 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 4.8% |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 392 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 704 Households |
| Population | 1,624 |
| Male | 851 |
| Female | 850 |
| Child Population | 447 |
| Total Housing Units | 983 Units |
| Average House Value | $94,700 |
| Average Rent Cost | $589 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.80% |
| Average Household Income | $41,814 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 82.39% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Kansas Connections Academy offers 5 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 20 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 36 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Kansas Connections Academy.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 5 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 20 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 20 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 36 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Elkhart
In Elkhart, 5 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.