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#652 of 1,294 schools in KS
Chapman Elem
Elementary School · Chapman · Chapman, KS
An elementary school in Chapman, KS serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
P O Box 249, Chapman, KS 67431
- Math 41% proficient (2025)
- Reading 55% proficient (2025)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chapman Elem score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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
36%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Chapman 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low206/100K
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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
$73,267
Median home value
$207,400
Median rent
$810/mo
College educated
28.9%
Homeownership
79.3%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67431; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 in Chapman
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge ElemEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 64 | Compare → |
| Enterprise ElemEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 85 | Compare → |
| Rural Center ElemEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 66 | 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.
Chapman
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,398NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chapman Elem is listed in Chapman; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chapman Elem
Chapman Elem is a public elementary school in Chapman, KS, part of Chapman, serving approximately 289 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #652 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chapman Elem
What grades does Chapman Elem serve?
Chapman Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Chapman Elem?
Chapman Elem has an enrollment of approximately 289 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chapman Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Chapman Elem 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 Chapman Elem rank in KS?
Chapman Elem ranks #652 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Chapman Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Chapman Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Chapman Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chapman Elem has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Chapman Elem a charter school?
No, Chapman Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chapman Elem a Title I school?
No, Chapman Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chapman Elem?
36.0% of students at Chapman 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 289
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Dickinson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.9%
- Phone
- (785) 922-7171
- Area population (ZIP 67431)
- 1,963
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
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 67431; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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