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Top 37% in state

Kansas Elem School

Elementary School · Kansas Cusd 3 · Kansas, IL

A Kansas Cusd 3 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

310 S Front, Kansas, IL 61933

  • Math 25% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 1/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.26 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile55th
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8:1
District spending per student$18,989
Chronic Absenteeism13.5%

Students at Kansas Elem School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 55 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 25% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2022
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

54.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Kansas Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated780/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kansas), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$65,993

Median home value

$79,500

Median rent

$719/mo

College educated

16.9%

Homeownership

69.5%

Poverty rate

15%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61933; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics17sports offered
9 boys'·8 girls'·17 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ashmore Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.6K–44.5 mi72Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Kansas Cusd 3

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$18,989NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Kansas Elem School is listed in Kansas CUSD 3; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kansas Elem School

Kansas Elem School is a public elementary school in Kansas, IL, part of Kansas Cusd 3, serving approximately 96 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,393 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kansas Elem School

What grades does Kansas Elem School serve?

Kansas Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Kansas Elem School?

Kansas Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 96 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kansas Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Kansas Elem School is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kansas Elem School rank in IL?

Kansas Elem School ranks #1,393 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Kansas Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Kansas Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Kansas Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kansas Elem School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Kansas Elem School a charter school?

No, Kansas Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Kansas Elem School a Title I school?

No, Kansas Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kansas Elem School?

54.2% of students at Kansas Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
96
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Edgar County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.5%
Area population (ZIP 61933)
1,227
Area average commute
26.1 min
Area median age
43.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 61933; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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