Excellent
#5 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 1% in state
Fort Larned Elementary School
Elementary School · Ft Larned · Larned, KS
A Ft Larned elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2104 Broadway, Larned, KS 67550
- Math 47% proficient (2025)
- Reading 55% proficient (2025)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fort Larned Elementary School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 12 points across the 9-year record (2017–2025) and has held near 51% recently.
Show all 7 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Fort Larned 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,427/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Larned), 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
$64,470
Median home value
$111,000
Median rent
$811/mo
College educated
18.4%
Homeownership
61.2%
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67550; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Ft Larned
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $19,481NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fort Larned Elementary School is listed in Ft Larned; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fort Larned Elementary School
Fort Larned Elementary School is a public elementary school in Larned, KS, part of Ft Larned, serving approximately 441 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #5 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fort Larned Elementary School
What grades does Fort Larned Elementary School serve?
Fort Larned Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Fort Larned Elementary School?
Fort Larned Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 441 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Larned Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Larned Elementary School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fort Larned Elementary School rank in KS?
Fort Larned Elementary School ranks #5 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Fort Larned Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fort Larned Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 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 Fort Larned Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fort Larned Elementary School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Fort Larned Elementary School a charter school?
No, Fort Larned Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fort Larned Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Fort Larned Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fort Larned Elementary School?
61.0% of students at Fort Larned 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 441
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Pawnee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.8%
- Phone
- (620) 285-2141
- Area population (ZIP 67550)
- 5,137
- Area median age
- 41
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 67550; 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, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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