Excellent
#1 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 1% in state
Kismet Elem
Elementary School · Kismet-plains · Kismet, KS
A Kismet-plains elementary school where students score 62 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O Box 336, Kismet, KS 67859
- Math 98% proficient (2010)
- Reading 92% proficient (2010)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kismet Elem score 95% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2010 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 15 points since 2009, reaching 95% in 2010, across a 2-year record (2009–2010).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2010) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2010)
Based on 4 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kismet 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,615
Median home value
$143,100
Median rent
$915/mo
College educated
26.4%
Homeownership
81.5%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67859; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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Kismet-plains
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $17,361NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kismet Elem is listed in Kismet-Plains; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kismet Elem
Kismet Elem is a public elementary school in Kismet, KS, part of Kismet-plains, serving approximately 147 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.8 out of 10 and ranks #1 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kismet Elem
What grades does Kismet Elem serve?
Kismet Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Kismet Elem?
Kismet Elem has an enrollment of approximately 147 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kismet Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Kismet Elem is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kismet Elem rank in KS?
Kismet Elem ranks #1 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Kismet Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Kismet Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.8 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 Kismet Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kismet Elem has 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010).
Is Kismet Elem a charter school?
No, Kismet Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kismet Elem a Title I school?
No, Kismet Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kismet Elem?
70.7% of students at Kismet 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 147
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Seward County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.4%
- Phone
- (620) 563-7248
- Area population (ZIP 67859)
- 648
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 · 2010 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2010 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2010 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2010 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 67859; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2010; directory SY 2023–24
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