Excellent
#209 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 16% in state
Dexter Elem
Elementary School · Dexter · Dexter, KS
An elementary school in Dexter, KS where students score 31 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 97, Dexter, KS 67038
- Math 63% proficient (2025)
- Reading 80% proficient (2025)
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dexter Elem score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 22 points since 2020, reaching 71% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dexter 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low145/100K
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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
$52,500
Median home value
$106,800
Median rent
$513/mo
College educated
17.2%
Homeownership
90.4%
Poverty rate
16%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67038; 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.
Dexter
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,206NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dexter Elem is listed in Dexter; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dexter Elem
Dexter Elem is a public elementary school in Dexter, KS, part of Dexter, serving approximately 122 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #209 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dexter Elem
What grades does Dexter Elem serve?
Dexter Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Dexter Elem?
Dexter Elem has an enrollment of approximately 122 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dexter Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Dexter Elem is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dexter Elem rank in KS?
Dexter Elem ranks #209 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Dexter Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Dexter Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Dexter Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dexter Elem has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dexter Elem a charter school?
No, Dexter Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dexter Elem a Title I school?
No, Dexter Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dexter Elem?
57.4% of students at Dexter 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 122
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Cowley County
- Phone
- (620) 876-5415
- Area population (ZIP 67038)
- 699
- Area median age
- 19
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 67038; 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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