Below Average
#1073 of 1,294 schools in KS
Jefferson Elem
Elementary School · Arkansas City · Arkansas City, KS
An Arkansas City elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
131 Osage Ave, Arkansas City, KS 67005
- Math 37% proficient (2025)
- Reading 39% proficient (2025)
- 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jefferson Elem score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 38% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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
77.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jefferson 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 64Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,581/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Arkansas City), 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
$57,583
Median home value
$85,800
Median rent
$769/mo
College educated
19.8%
Homeownership
68.3%
Poverty rate
16%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67005; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark City Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 0.2 mi | 70 | Compare → |
| Adams ElemEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 296 | Compare → |
| Roosevelt ElemEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 218 | Compare → |
| Frances Willard ElemEnrollment path unverified | 2.1 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 275 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Arkansas City
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 8
- District spending per student
- $13,624NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jefferson Elem is listed in Arkansas City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jefferson Elem
Jefferson Elem is a public elementary school in Arkansas City, KS, part of Arkansas City, serving approximately 282 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,073 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jefferson Elem
What grades does Jefferson Elem serve?
Jefferson Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Jefferson Elem?
Jefferson Elem has an enrollment of approximately 282 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elem is 20.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jefferson Elem rank in KS?
Jefferson Elem ranks #1,073 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Jefferson Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Jefferson Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Jefferson Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jefferson Elem has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Jefferson Elem a charter school?
No, Jefferson Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jefferson Elem a Title I school?
No, Jefferson Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jefferson Elem?
77.7% of students at Jefferson 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
- 282
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Cowley County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.3%
- Phone
- (620) 441-2060
- Area population (ZIP 67005)
- 15,336
- Area average commute
- 19.7 min
- Area median age
- 37
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 67005; 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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