Very Good
#397 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 31% in state
Based on limited data
Central Elem
Elementary School · Wamego · Wamego, KS
A Wamego elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
900 7th Street, Wamego, KS 66547
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on KS statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Central Elem 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 67Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 55Bikeable
- County Safety: Average492/100K
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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
$90,982
Median home value
$196,000
Median rent
$1,059/mo
College educated
38.1%
Homeownership
85.6%
Poverty rate
3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66547; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Wamego
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,528NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central Elem is listed in Wamego; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central Elem
Central Elem is a public elementary school in Wamego, KS, part of Wamego, serving approximately 394 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #397 of 1,294 schools in KS. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central Elem
What grades does Central Elem serve?
Central Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Central Elem?
Central Elem has an enrollment of approximately 394 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elem is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central Elem rank in KS?
Central Elem ranks #397 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Central Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Central Elem a charter school?
No, Central Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central Elem a Title I school?
No, Central Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Elem?
35.3% of students at Central Elem 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 394
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Pottawatomie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.5%
- Phone
- (785) 456-7278
- Area population (ZIP 66547)
- 8,387
- Area average commute
- 28.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 66547; 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 vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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