Very Good
#485 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 37% in state
Atchison County Community Elementary School
Elementary School · Atchison Co Comm Schools · Effingham, KS
An Atchison Co Comm Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
PO Box 289, Effingham, KS 66023
- Math 32% proficient (2025)
- Reading 47% proficient (2025)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Atchison County Community Elementary School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 39% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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 38 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Atchison County Community 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low247/100K
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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
$54,955
Median home value
$108,400
Median rent
$846/mo
College educated
10.9%
Homeownership
81.1%
Poverty rate
3.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66023; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Atchison Co Comm Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,033NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Atchison County Community Elementary School is listed in Atchison Co Comm Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Atchison County Community Elementary School
Atchison County Community Elementary School is a public elementary school in Effingham, KS, part of Atchison Co Comm Schools, serving approximately 256 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #485 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Atchison County Community Elementary School
What grades does Atchison County Community Elementary School serve?
Atchison County Community Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Atchison County Community Elementary School?
Atchison County Community Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 256 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atchison County Community Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Atchison County Community Elementary School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Atchison County Community Elementary School rank in KS?
Atchison County Community Elementary School ranks #485 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Atchison County Community Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Atchison County Community Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Atchison County Community Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Atchison County Community Elementary School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Atchison County Community Elementary School a charter school?
No, Atchison County Community Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Atchison County Community Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Atchison County Community Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Atchison County Community Elementary School?
48.8% of students at Atchison County Community 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 256
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Atchison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.0%
- Phone
- (913) 833-4420
- Area population (ZIP 66023)
- 954
- Area median age
- 61.4
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 66023; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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