Below Average
#1023 of 1,294 schools in KS
Circle Towanda Elementary
Elementary School · Circle · Towanda, KS
An elementary school in Towanda, KS where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 179, Towanda, KS 67144
- Math 29% proficient (2025)
- Reading 45% proficient (2025)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Circle Towanda Elementary score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 37% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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 38 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Circle Towanda 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average256/100K
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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
$74,167
Median home value
$166,700
Median rent
$1,068/mo
College educated
27.9%
Homeownership
85%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67144; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 in Circle
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Circle Benton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–6 | Not available | 276 | Compare → |
| Circle Greenwich ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–6 | Not available | 338 | Compare → |
| Circle Oil Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–6 | Not available | 273 | 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.
Circle
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $11,454NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Circle Towanda Elementary is listed in Circle; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Circle Towanda Elementary
Circle Towanda Elementary is a public elementary school in Towanda, KS, part of Circle, serving approximately 299 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,023 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Circle Towanda Elementary
What grades does Circle Towanda Elementary serve?
Circle Towanda Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Circle Towanda Elementary?
Circle Towanda Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 299 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Circle Towanda Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Circle Towanda Elementary is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Circle Towanda Elementary rank in KS?
Circle Towanda Elementary ranks #1,023 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Circle Towanda Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Circle Towanda Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Circle Towanda Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Circle Towanda Elementary has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Circle Towanda Elementary a charter school?
No, Circle Towanda Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Circle Towanda Elementary a Title I school?
No, Circle Towanda Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Circle Towanda Elementary?
52.2% of students at Circle Towanda 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
- 299
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Butler County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.0%
- Phone
- (316) 536-2728
- Area population (ZIP 67144)
- 2,775
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 67144; 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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