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#66 of 1,294 schools in KS

Top 5% in state

Lincoln Memorial Elem

Elementary School · Caney Valley · Caney, KS

A Caney Valley elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.

201 E First, Caney, KS 67333

  • Math 61% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 65% proficient (2025)
  • 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.48 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency60.6% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.6% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency63% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected+21.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
Resources & Environment7.0Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.2:1
District spending per student$14,003
Chronic Absenteeism0.9%

Students at Lincoln Memorial Elem score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency61%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency65%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 63% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
94%
ELA
96%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
88%
ELA
91%
2014
Math
44%
ELA
48%
2015
Math
49%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
60%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
60%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
60%
ELA
53%
2020*
Math
54%
ELA
58%
2021*
Math
54%
ELA
58%
2022
Math
63%
ELA
59%
2025
Math
61%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (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 38 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

50.8%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Lincoln Memorial 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 60Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 61Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated880/100K

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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

$69,094

Median home value

$127,300

Median rent

$778/mo

College educated

15.1%

Homeownership

79.1%

Poverty rate

9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67333; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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.

Caney Valley

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$14,003NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lincoln Memorial Elem is listed in Caney Valley; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lincoln Memorial Elem

Lincoln Memorial Elem is a public elementary school in Caney, KS, part of Caney Valley, serving approximately 455 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #66 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lincoln Memorial Elem

What grades does Lincoln Memorial Elem serve?

Lincoln Memorial Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Lincoln Memorial Elem?

Lincoln Memorial Elem has an enrollment of approximately 455 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Memorial Elem?

The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Memorial Elem is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lincoln Memorial Elem rank in KS?

Lincoln Memorial Elem ranks #66 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Lincoln Memorial Elem's MySchoolScout rating?

Lincoln Memorial Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Lincoln Memorial Elem?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln Memorial Elem has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Lincoln Memorial Elem a charter school?

No, Lincoln Memorial Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lincoln Memorial Elem a Title I school?

No, Lincoln Memorial Elem is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lincoln Memorial Elem?

50.8% of students at Lincoln Memorial 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 – 6th
Enrollment
455
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Montgomery County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
0.9%
Area population (ZIP 67333)
2,534
Area median age
39.8
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 67333; this does not measure the attendance area.

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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