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#136 of 1,294 schools in KS

Top 10% in state

Cunningham Elem

Elementary School · Cunningham · Cunningham, KS

An elementary school in Cunningham, KS serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

PO Box 98, Cunningham, KS 67035

  • Math 47% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 53% proficient (2025)
  • 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.28 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.4Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency46.3% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53.6% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency50% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected+0.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile62th
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.3:1
District spending per student$16,816
Chronic Absenteeism8.7%

Students at Cunningham Elem score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

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2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency47%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency53%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2020, to 50% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2025
Math
47%
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

31.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Cunningham 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 22Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$68,750

Median home value

$128,300

Median rent

$625/mo

College educated

29.5%

Homeownership

79.3%

Poverty rate

7.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67035; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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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.

Cunningham

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$16,816NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Cunningham Elem is listed in Cunningham; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cunningham Elem

Cunningham Elem is a public elementary school in Cunningham, KS, part of Cunningham, serving approximately 138 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #136 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cunningham Elem

What grades does Cunningham Elem serve?

Cunningham Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Cunningham Elem?

Cunningham Elem has an enrollment of approximately 138 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cunningham Elem?

The student-teacher ratio at Cunningham Elem is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cunningham Elem rank in KS?

Cunningham Elem ranks #136 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Cunningham Elem's MySchoolScout rating?

Cunningham Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Cunningham Elem?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cunningham Elem has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Cunningham Elem a charter school?

No, Cunningham Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Cunningham Elem a Title I school?

No, Cunningham Elem is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cunningham Elem?

31.9% of students at Cunningham 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 – 6th
Enrollment
138
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Kingman County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.7%
Area population (ZIP 67035)
839
Area average commute
20.5 min
Area median age
54.2
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 67035; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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