Excellent
#234 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 18% in state
Cheylin Elementary
Elementary School · Cheylin · Bird City, KS
An elementary school in Bird City, KS serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
P.O. Box 28, Bird City, KS 67731
- Math 24% proficient (2025)
- Reading 32% proficient (2025)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cheylin Elementary score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 21 points since 2020, to 28% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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 35 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cheylin Elementary 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,556
Median home value
$110,700
Median rent
$769/mo
College educated
28.6%
Homeownership
66.9%
Poverty rate
25.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67731; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Cheylin
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $18,006NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cheylin Elementary is listed in Cheylin; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cheylin Elementary
Cheylin Elementary is a public elementary school in Bird City, KS, part of Cheylin, serving approximately 98 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #234 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cheylin Elementary
What grades does Cheylin Elementary serve?
Cheylin Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Cheylin Elementary?
Cheylin Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 98 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cheylin Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cheylin Elementary is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cheylin Elementary rank in KS?
Cheylin Elementary ranks #234 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Cheylin Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Cheylin Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Cheylin Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cheylin Elementary has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cheylin Elementary a charter school?
No, Cheylin Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cheylin Elementary a Title I school?
No, Cheylin Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cheylin Elementary?
59.2% of students at Cheylin Elementary 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
- 98
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Cheyenne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.2%
- Phone
- (785) 734-2351
- Area population (ZIP 67731)
- 880
- Area median age
- 36.1
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 67731; 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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