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#237 of 1,294 schools in KS

Top 18% in state

Kiowa County Elem/jr. High

Elementary School · Kiowa County · Greensburg, KS

An elementary school in Greensburg, KS where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.

730 S. Main, Greensburg, KS 67054

  • Math 65% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 56% proficient (2025)
  • 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.38 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency64.4% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55.9% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency60% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected+18.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile89th
Resources & Environment6.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.4:1
District spending per student$14,234
Chronic Absenteeism7.4%

Students at Kiowa County Elem/jr. High score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency65%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency56%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 60% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
32%
2025
Math
65%
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

49.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Kiowa County Elem/jr. High 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 39Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,578/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Greensburg), 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

$70,833

Median home value

$204,200

Median rent

$742/mo

College educated

23.9%

Homeownership

72.1%

Poverty rate

5.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67054; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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.

Kiowa County

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$14,234NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Kiowa County Elem/jr. High is listed in Kiowa County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kiowa County Elem/jr. High

Kiowa County Elem/jr. High is a public elementary school in Greensburg, KS, part of Kiowa County, serving approximately 216 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #237 of 1,294 schools in KS.

State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kiowa County Elem/jr. High

What grades does Kiowa County Elem/jr. High serve?

Kiowa County Elem/jr. High serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Kiowa County Elem/jr. High?

Kiowa County Elem/jr. High has an enrollment of approximately 216 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kiowa County Elem/jr. High?

The student-teacher ratio at Kiowa County Elem/jr. High is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kiowa County Elem/jr. High rank in KS?

Kiowa County Elem/jr. High ranks #237 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Kiowa County Elem/jr. High's MySchoolScout rating?

Kiowa County Elem/jr. High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Kiowa County Elem/jr. High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kiowa County Elem/jr. High has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Kiowa County Elem/jr. High a charter school?

No, Kiowa County Elem/jr. High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Kiowa County Elem/jr. High a Title I school?

No, Kiowa County Elem/jr. High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kiowa County Elem/jr. High?

49.5% of students at Kiowa County Elem/jr. High 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 – 8th
Enrollment
216
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Kiowa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.4%
Area population (ZIP 67054)
1,272
Area median age
42.2
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 67054; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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