Excellent
#210 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 16% in state
Dighton Elem
Elementary School · Dighton · Dighton, KS
An elementary school in Dighton, KS where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 1029, Dighton, KS 67839
- Math 67% proficient (2025)
- Reading 56% proficient (2025)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dighton Elem score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 61% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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
48%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dighton 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,634
Median home value
$144,400
Median rent
$477/mo
College educated
25.7%
Homeownership
86.9%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67839; 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.
Dighton
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $16,117NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dighton Elem is listed in Dighton; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dighton Elem
Dighton Elem is a public elementary school in Dighton, KS, part of Dighton, serving approximately 152 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #210 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dighton Elem
What grades does Dighton Elem serve?
Dighton Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Dighton Elem?
Dighton Elem has an enrollment of approximately 152 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dighton Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Dighton Elem is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dighton Elem rank in KS?
Dighton Elem ranks #210 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Dighton Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Dighton 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 Dighton Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dighton Elem has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dighton Elem a charter school?
No, Dighton Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dighton Elem a Title I school?
No, Dighton Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dighton Elem?
48.0% of students at Dighton 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
- 152
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Lane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.1%
- Phone
- (620) 397-5319
- Area population (ZIP 67839)
- 941
- Area median age
- 50.1
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 67839; 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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