Very Good
#409 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 32% in state
Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary
Elementary School · Geary County Schools · Ft. Riley, KS
A Geary County Schools elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
27500 Rifle Range Rd, Ft. Riley, KS 66641
- Math 33% proficient (2025)
- Reading 46% proficient (2025)
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 43 points across the 14-year record (2012–2025) and has held near 39% recently.
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2012-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2012-2025)
* 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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
45%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low109/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Riley ElemEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 370 | Compare → |
| Ware ElemEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 697 | Compare → |
| Westwood ElemEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 259 | Compare → |
| Washington ElemEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 343 | 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.
Geary County Schools
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #9 of 15
- District spending per student
- $14,847NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary is listed in Geary County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary
Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary is a public elementary school in Ft. Riley, KS, part of Geary County Schools, serving approximately 631 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #409 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary
What grades does Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary serve?
Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary?
Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 631 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary rank in KS?
Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary ranks #409 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Is Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary a charter school?
No, Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary a Title I school?
No, Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary?
45.0% of students at Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary 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
- 631
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Geary County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.7%
- Phone
- (785) 717-6500
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.
- 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, 2012-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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