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#527 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 41% in state
Blackmore Elementary
Elementary School · EL Dorado · EL Dorado, KS
An EL Dorado elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
530 N. Orchard St., EL Dorado, KS 67042
- Math 15% proficient (2025)
- Reading 38% proficient (2025)
- 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Blackmore Elementary score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 26% across the 8-year record (2018–2025).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Blackmore Elementary 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 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,700/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (EL Dorado), 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
$56,633
Median home value
$133,400
Median rent
$868/mo
College educated
23.6%
Homeownership
68.1%
Poverty rate
18.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67042; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EL Dorado Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Skelly Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 246 | Compare → |
| Circle Oil Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–6 | 1.4 mi | 273 | 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.
EL Dorado
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,544NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Blackmore Elementary is listed in El Dorado; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Blackmore Elementary
Blackmore Elementary is a public elementary school in EL Dorado, KS, part of EL Dorado, serving approximately 332 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #527 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Blackmore Elementary
What grades does Blackmore Elementary serve?
Blackmore Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Blackmore Elementary?
Blackmore Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 332 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blackmore Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Blackmore Elementary is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Blackmore Elementary rank in KS?
Blackmore Elementary ranks #527 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Blackmore Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Blackmore Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Blackmore Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Blackmore Elementary has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Blackmore Elementary a charter school?
No, Blackmore Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Blackmore Elementary a Title I school?
No, Blackmore Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blackmore Elementary?
81.0% of students at Blackmore Elementary 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
- 332
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Butler County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.6%
- Phone
- (316) 322-4850
- Area population (ZIP 67042)
- 17,486
- Area average commute
- 19.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 67042; 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, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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