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#203 of 1,294 schools in KS

Top 16% in state

Buhler Grade School

Elementary School · Buhler · Buhler, KS

An elementary school in Buhler, KS where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.

808 N Main, Buhler, KS 67522

  • Math 59% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 64% proficient (2025)
  • 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.53 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency59.4% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.3% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency62% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected+18.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile90th
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
District spending per student$11,629
Chronic Absenteeism19.3%

Students at Buhler Grade School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency59%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency64%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 61% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2025
Math
59%
ELA
64%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

46.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Buhler Grade 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 18Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low242/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$70,735

Median home value

$142,500

Median rent

$798/mo

College educated

28.5%

Homeownership

83.2%

Poverty rate

4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67522; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ad Astra Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified4.5K–120.3 mi182Compare →
Plum Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.9PK–5Not available466Compare →
Union Valley ElemEnrollment path unverified5.5PK–5Not available440Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Buhler

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#1 of 6
District spending per student
$11,629NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Buhler Grade School is listed in Buhler; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Buhler Grade School

Buhler Grade School is a public elementary school in Buhler, KS, part of Buhler, serving approximately 244 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #203 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Buhler Grade School

What grades does Buhler Grade School serve?

Buhler Grade School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Buhler Grade School?

Buhler Grade School has an enrollment of approximately 244 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Buhler Grade School?

The student-teacher ratio at Buhler Grade School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Buhler Grade School rank in KS?

Buhler Grade School ranks #203 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Buhler Grade School's MySchoolScout rating?

Buhler Grade School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Buhler Grade School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Buhler Grade School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Buhler Grade School a charter school?

No, Buhler Grade School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Buhler Grade School a Title I school?

No, Buhler Grade School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Buhler Grade School?

46.3% of students at Buhler Grade 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
244
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Reno County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.3%
Area population (ZIP 67522)
1,988
Area median age
41.1
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 67522; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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