Skip to main content

Very Good

#467 of 1,294 schools in KS

Top 36% in state

Lansing Elementary School

Elementary School · Lansing · Lansing, KS

An elementary school in Lansing, KS where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

200 East Mary, Lansing, KS 66043

  • Math 51% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 53% proficient (2025)
  • 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.25 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency50.5% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53.1% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency52% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected+7.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile74th
Resources & Environment3.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio15.4:1
District spending per student$12,576
Chronic Absenteeism28.1%

Students at Lansing Elementary School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency51%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency53%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
81%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
84%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
40%
ELA
54%
2015
Math
36%
ELA
51%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
48%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
27%
2025
Math
51%
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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 30 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

44%

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 rate

The neighborhood

Where Lansing 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. Open the Kansas City map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated749/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

$101,057

Median home value

$246,500

Median rent

$1,122/mo

College educated

41%

Homeownership

81.9%

Poverty rate

5.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66043; 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Xavier Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition6.0privatePK–81.8 mi140Compare →
Anthony ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.11–43.2 mi294Compare →
Henry LeavenworthEnrollment path unverified6.5K–43.6 mi324Compare →
Leavenworth Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–84.1 mi23Compare →

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.

Lansing

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$12,576NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lansing Elementary School is listed in Lansing; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lansing Elementary School

Lansing Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lansing, KS, part of Lansing, serving approximately 695 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #467 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lansing Elementary School

What grades does Lansing Elementary School serve?

Lansing Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.

How many students attend Lansing Elementary School?

Lansing Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 695 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lansing Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lansing Elementary School 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 Lansing Elementary School rank in KS?

Lansing Elementary School ranks #467 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Lansing Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lansing Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Lansing Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lansing Elementary School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Lansing Elementary School a charter school?

No, Lansing Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lansing Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Lansing Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lansing Elementary School?

44.0% of students at Lansing 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 – 3rd
Enrollment
695
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Leavenworth County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.1%
Area population (ZIP 66043)
10,821
Area average commute
21.1 min
Area median age
39
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 66043; 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

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.