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#814 of 1,294 schools in KS
Atchison Elementary School
Elementary School · Atchison Public Schools · Atchison, KS
An elementary school in Atchison, KS where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
825 N 17th Street, Atchison, KS 66002
- Math 24% proficient (2025)
- Reading 32% proficient (2025)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Atchison Elementary School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 49 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 28% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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 36 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Atchison 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,499/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Atchison), 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
$62,738
Median home value
$145,100
Median rent
$754/mo
College educated
27%
Homeownership
69.2%
Poverty rate
13.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66002; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 109 | Compare → |
| Central SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 1–12 | 1.4 mi | 47 | Compare → |
| St Benedict Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 162 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Atchison Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,272NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Atchison Elementary School is listed in Atchison Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Atchison Elementary School
Atchison Elementary School is a public elementary school in Atchison, KS, part of Atchison Public Schools, serving approximately 700 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #814 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Atchison Elementary School
What grades does Atchison Elementary School serve?
Atchison Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Atchison Elementary School?
Atchison Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 700 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atchison Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Atchison Elementary School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Atchison Elementary School rank in KS?
Atchison Elementary School ranks #814 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Atchison Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Atchison Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Atchison Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Atchison Elementary School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Atchison Elementary School a charter school?
No, Atchison Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Atchison Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Atchison Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Atchison Elementary School?
65.7% of students at Atchison 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 700
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Atchison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.4%
- Phone
- (913) 367-1161
- Area population (ZIP 66002)
- 13,197
- Area average commute
- 20.6 min
- Area median age
- 33.3
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 66002; 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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