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#890 of 1,294 schools in KS
Chase County Elementary School
Elementary School · Chase County · Strong City, KS
An elementary school in Strong City, KS where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
410 Palmer Street, Strong City, KS 66869
- Math 28% proficient (2025)
- Reading 43% proficient (2025)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chase County Elementary School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2020, to 35% in 2025, across a 16-year record (2010–2025).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
* 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
41.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Chase County Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,000
Median home value
$107,500
Median rent
$456/mo
College educated
18.5%
Homeownership
68.1%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66869; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Chase County
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,543NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chase County Elementary School is listed in Chase County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chase County Elementary School
Chase County Elementary School is a public elementary school in Strong City, KS, part of Chase County, serving approximately 218 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #890 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chase County Elementary School
What grades does Chase County Elementary School serve?
Chase County Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Chase County Elementary School?
Chase County Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 218 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chase County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chase County Elementary School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chase County Elementary School rank in KS?
Chase County Elementary School ranks #890 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Chase County Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Chase County Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Chase County Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chase County Elementary School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is Chase County Elementary School a charter school?
No, Chase County Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chase County Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Chase County Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chase County Elementary School?
41.3% of students at Chase County 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 218
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Chase County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.7%
- Phone
- (620) 273-6676
- Area population (ZIP 66869)
- 599
- Area average commute
- 15.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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 66869; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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