Excellent
#112 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 9% in state
Cheney Elem
Elementary School · Cheney · Cheney, KS
An elementary school in Cheney, KS where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
100 W. 6th, Cheney, KS 67025
- Math 62% proficient (2025)
- Reading 69% proficient (2025)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cheney Elem score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2020, to 66% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (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
35.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cheney 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated790/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cheney), 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
$81,528
Median home value
$178,600
Median rent
$945/mo
College educated
28.9%
Homeownership
79.5%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67025; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Pauls Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.2 mi | 26 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Cheney
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,365NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cheney Elem is listed in Cheney; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cheney Elem
Cheney Elem is a public elementary school in Cheney, KS, part of Cheney, serving approximately 396 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #112 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cheney Elem
What grades does Cheney Elem serve?
Cheney Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Cheney Elem?
Cheney Elem has an enrollment of approximately 396 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cheney Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Cheney Elem is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cheney Elem rank in KS?
Cheney Elem ranks #112 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Cheney Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Cheney Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Cheney Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cheney Elem has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cheney Elem a charter school?
No, Cheney Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cheney Elem a Title I school?
No, Cheney Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cheney Elem?
35.9% of students at Cheney 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
- 396
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Sedgwick County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.5%
- Phone
- (316) 542-3137
- Area population (ZIP 67025)
- 3,943
- Area average commute
- 26.5 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.
- 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 67025; 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
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