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#86 of 1,294 schools in KS

Top 7% in state

Leonard C Seal Elem

Elementary School · Douglass Public Schools · Douglass, KS

A Douglass Public Schools elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

320 S Chestnut, Douglass, KS 67039

  • Math 60% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 55% proficient (2025)
  • 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.73 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency58.8% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55.5% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency57% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected+13.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile84th
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
District spending per student$14,074
Chronic Absenteeism16.6%

Students at Leonard C Seal Elem score 57% 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 Proficiency60%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency55%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 57% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2025
Math
60%
ELA
55%

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 36 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

45.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Leonard C Seal 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 32Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average256/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$97,697

Median home value

$192,400

Median rent

$921/mo

College educated

28.2%

Homeownership

85.7%

Poverty rate

6.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67039; 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.

Douglass Public Schools

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$14,074NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Leonard C Seal Elem is listed in Douglass Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Leonard C Seal Elem

Leonard C Seal Elem is a public elementary school in Douglass, KS, part of Douglass Public Schools, serving approximately 277 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #86 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 Leonard C Seal Elem

What grades does Leonard C Seal Elem serve?

Leonard C Seal Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Leonard C Seal Elem?

Leonard C Seal Elem has an enrollment of approximately 277 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Leonard C Seal Elem?

The student-teacher ratio at Leonard C Seal Elem is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Leonard C Seal Elem rank in KS?

Leonard C Seal Elem ranks #86 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Leonard C Seal Elem's MySchoolScout rating?

Leonard C Seal Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Leonard C Seal Elem?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Leonard C Seal Elem has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Leonard C Seal Elem a charter school?

No, Leonard C Seal Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Leonard C Seal Elem a Title I school?

No, Leonard C Seal Elem is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Leonard C Seal Elem?

45.1% of students at Leonard C Seal 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
277
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Butler County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.6%
Area population (ZIP 67039)
2,936
Area average commute
30.3 min
Area median age
37.4
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 67039; 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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