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#688 of 1,294 schools in KS
Ell-saline Elementary
Elementary School · Ell-saline · Salina, KS
An elementary school in Salina, KS where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1757 N Halstead Rd, Salina, KS 67401
- Math 37% proficient (2025)
- Reading 40% proficient (2025)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Ell-saline Elementary score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 38% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (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
47.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ell-saline Elementary 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,999/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Salina), 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
$62,603
Median home value
$172,700
Median rent
$913/mo
College educated
29.3%
Homeownership
65.4%
Poverty rate
12.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 3.6 mi | 317 | Compare → |
| Sunset ElemEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 4.0 mi | 379 | Compare → |
| Oakdale ElemEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 4.3 mi | 294 | Compare → |
| Cornerstone Classical SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 4.4 mi | 100 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Ell-saline
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,077NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ell-saline Elementary is listed in Ell-Saline; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ell-saline Elementary
Ell-saline Elementary is a public elementary school in Salina, KS, part of Ell-saline, serving approximately 226 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #688 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ell-saline Elementary
What grades does Ell-saline Elementary serve?
Ell-saline Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Ell-saline Elementary?
Ell-saline Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 226 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ell-saline Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ell-saline Elementary is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ell-saline Elementary rank in KS?
Ell-saline Elementary ranks #688 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Ell-saline Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Ell-saline Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Ell-saline Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ell-saline Elementary has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ell-saline Elementary a charter school?
No, Ell-saline Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ell-saline Elementary a Title I school?
No, Ell-saline Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ell-saline Elementary?
47.3% of students at Ell-saline Elementary 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
- 226
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Saline County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.9%
- Phone
- (785) 827-8891
- Area population (ZIP 67401)
- 50,272
- Area average commute
- 14.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
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 67401; 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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