Average
#596 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 46% in state
Colby Elem
Elementary School · Colby Public Schools · Colby, KS
An elementary school in Colby, KS where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
600 W Third St, Colby, KS 67701
- Math 42% proficient (2025)
- Reading 40% proficient (2025)
- 19:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Colby Elem score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 41% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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 32 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Colby 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 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,094/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Colby), 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
$72,188
Median home value
$166,600
Median rent
$751/mo
College educated
32.4%
Homeownership
73.4%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 67 | Compare → |
| Heartland Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3 | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 74 | Compare → |
| Heartland Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1 | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 72 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Colby Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,964NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Colby Elem is listed in Colby Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Colby Elem
Colby Elem is a public elementary school in Colby, KS, part of Colby Public Schools, serving approximately 399 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #596 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Colby Elem
What grades does Colby Elem serve?
Colby Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Colby Elem?
Colby Elem has an enrollment of approximately 399 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colby Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Colby Elem is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Colby Elem rank in KS?
Colby Elem ranks #596 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Colby Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Colby Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Colby Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Colby Elem has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Colby Elem a charter school?
No, Colby Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Colby Elem a Title I school?
No, Colby Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Colby Elem?
43.1% of students at Colby 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 399
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Thomas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.0%
- Phone
- (785) 460-5100
- Area population (ZIP 67701)
- 6,166
- Area average commute
- 10.4 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
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 67701; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.