Very Good
#381 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 29% in state
Lacygne Elem
Elementary School · Prairie View · Lacygne, KS
A Prairie View elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
710 Walnut St., Lacygne, KS 66040
- Math 43% proficient (2025)
- Reading 48% proficient (2025)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lacygne Elem score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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
55%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lacygne Elem sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Kansas City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average638/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,413
Median home value
$164,800
Median rent
$897/mo
College educated
20.8%
Homeownership
82.4%
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66040; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 in Prairie View
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker ElemEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–5 | Not available | 237 | 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.
Prairie View
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $18,586NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lacygne Elem is listed in Prairie View; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lacygne Elem
Lacygne Elem is a public elementary school in Lacygne, KS, part of Prairie View, serving approximately 229 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #381 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lacygne Elem
What grades does Lacygne Elem serve?
Lacygne Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Lacygne Elem?
Lacygne Elem has an enrollment of approximately 229 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lacygne Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Lacygne Elem is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lacygne Elem rank in KS?
Lacygne Elem ranks #381 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Lacygne Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Lacygne Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Lacygne Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lacygne Elem has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lacygne Elem a charter school?
No, Lacygne Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lacygne Elem a Title I school?
No, Lacygne Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lacygne Elem?
55.0% of students at Lacygne 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
- 229
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Linn County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.7%
- Phone
- (913) 757-4417
- Area population (ZIP 66040)
- 3,527
- Area average commute
- 35.9 min
- Area median age
- 48.5
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 66040; 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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