Excellent
#88 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 7% in state
Apollo Elementary School
Elementary School · Goddard · Goddard, KS
A Goddard elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 159, Goddard, KS 67052
- Math 66% proficient (2025)
- Reading 76% proficient (2025)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Apollo Elementary School score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2010–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 71% in 2025.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
* 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
27%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Apollo Elementary 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 9Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,150/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Goddard), 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
$104,044
Median home value
$253,800
Median rent
$1,372/mo
College educated
39.2%
Homeownership
83.5%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67052; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Explorer Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–4 | 0.5 mi | 420 | Compare → |
| Wichita Friends SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–3 | 1.0 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Holy Spirit Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 114 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Goddard
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #3 of 12
- District spending per student
- $14,463NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Apollo Elementary School is listed in Goddard; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Apollo Elementary School
Apollo Elementary School is a public elementary school in Goddard, KS, part of Goddard, serving approximately 519 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #88 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Apollo Elementary School
What grades does Apollo Elementary School serve?
Apollo Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Apollo Elementary School?
Apollo Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 519 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Apollo Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Apollo Elementary School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Apollo Elementary School rank in KS?
Apollo Elementary School ranks #88 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Apollo Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Apollo Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Apollo Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Apollo Elementary School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is Apollo Elementary School a charter school?
No, Apollo Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Apollo Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Apollo Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Apollo Elementary School?
27.0% of students at Apollo Elementary 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 519
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Sedgwick County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.0%
- Phone
- (316) 794-4090
- Area population (ZIP 67052)
- 8,610
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
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 67052; 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, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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