Excellent
#17 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 1% in state
Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elem
Elementary School · Marais Des Cygnes Valley · Quenemo, KS
An elementary school in Quenemo, KS where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O Box 139, Quenemo, KS 66528
- Math 50% proficient (2025)
- Reading 61% proficient (2025)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elem score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 55% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (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 34 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Marais Des Cygnes Valley 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average431/100K
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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
$77,625
Median home value
$198,100
Median rent
$815/mo
College educated
21.2%
Homeownership
91.6%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66528; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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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.
Marais Des Cygnes Valley
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $22,401NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elem is listed in Marais Des Cygnes Valley; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elem
Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elem is a public elementary school in Quenemo, KS, part of Marais Des Cygnes Valley, serving approximately 94 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #17 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elem
What grades does Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elem serve?
Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elem?
Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elem has an enrollment of approximately 94 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elem is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elem rank in KS?
Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elem ranks #17 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elem has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elem a charter school?
No, Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elem a Title I school?
No, Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elem?
73.4% of students at Marais Des Cygnes Valley 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
- 94
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Osage County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.8%
- Phone
- (785) 759-3512
- Area population (ZIP 66528)
- 876
- Area average commute
- 33 min
- Area median age
- 45.1
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 66528; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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