Excellent
#6 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 1% in state
Abilene Elem
Elementary School · Valley Center Pub Sch · Valley Center, KS
A Valley Center Pub Sch elementary school where students score 41 points above what's typical for similar communities.
522 N Abilene, Valley Center, KS 67147
- Math 74% proficient (2025)
- Reading 88% proficient (2025)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Abilene Elem score 81% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 81% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Abilene Elem 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 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low155/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,711
Median home value
$227,900
Median rent
$996/mo
College educated
39.4%
Homeownership
74.7%
Poverty rate
1.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67147; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West ElemEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–3 | 0.6 mi | 279 | Compare → |
| Wheatland ElemEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–3 | 0.6 mi | 335 | Compare → |
| Chisholm Trail ElemEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 4.0 mi | 401 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Valley Center Pub Sch
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $14,612NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Abilene Elem is listed in Valley Center Pub Sch; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Abilene Elem
Abilene Elem is a public elementary school in Valley Center, KS, part of Valley Center Pub Sch, serving approximately 252 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #6 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Abilene Elem
What grades does Abilene Elem serve?
Abilene Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Abilene Elem?
Abilene Elem has an enrollment of approximately 252 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abilene Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Abilene Elem is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Abilene Elem rank in KS?
Abilene Elem ranks #6 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Abilene Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Abilene Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 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 Abilene Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Abilene Elem has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Abilene Elem a charter school?
No, Abilene Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Abilene Elem a Title I school?
No, Abilene Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Abilene Elem?
54.8% of students at Abilene Elem 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 252
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sedgwick County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.7%
- Phone
- (316) 755-7020
- Area population (ZIP 67147)
- 11,193
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 67147; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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