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#568 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 44% in state
Council Grove Elementary School
Elementary School · Morris County · Council Grove, KS
A Morris County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
706 East Main Street, Council Grove, KS 66846
- Math 30% proficient (2025)
- Reading 42% proficient (2025)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Council Grove Elementary School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2020, to 36% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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
58%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Council Grove Elementary School 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 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low241/100K
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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
$60,625
Median home value
$143,800
Median rent
$678/mo
College educated
29.6%
Homeownership
75.1%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66846; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Morris County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Heights Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–6 | Not available | 74 | 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.
Morris County
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,971NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Council Grove Elementary School is listed in Morris County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Council Grove Elementary School
Council Grove Elementary School is a public elementary school in Council Grove, KS, part of Morris County, serving approximately 338 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #568 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Council Grove Elementary School
What grades does Council Grove Elementary School serve?
Council Grove Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Council Grove Elementary School?
Council Grove Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 338 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Council Grove Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Council Grove Elementary School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Council Grove Elementary School rank in KS?
Council Grove Elementary School ranks #568 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Council Grove Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Council Grove Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Council Grove Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Council Grove Elementary School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Council Grove Elementary School a charter school?
No, Council Grove Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Council Grove Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Council Grove Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Council Grove Elementary School?
58.0% of students at Council Grove 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
- 338
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Morris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.6%
- Phone
- (620) 767-6851
- Area population (ZIP 66846)
- 3,331
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 45.5
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 66846; 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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