Excellent
#162 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 12% in state
Natoma Elem
Elementary School · Paradise · Natoma, KS
A Paradise elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
Box 10, Natoma, KS 67651
- Math 41% proficient (2025)
- Reading 55% proficient (2025)
- 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Natoma Elem score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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 28 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Natoma 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,375
Median home value
$31,000
Median rent
$623/mo
College educated
29.4%
Homeownership
75.1%
Poverty rate
2.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67651; 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.
Paradise
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $23,912NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Natoma Elem is listed in Paradise; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Natoma Elem
Natoma Elem is a public elementary school in Natoma, KS, part of Paradise, serving approximately 55 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #162 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Natoma Elem
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Natoma Elem
What grades does Natoma Elem serve?
Natoma Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Natoma Elem?
Natoma Elem has an enrollment of approximately 55 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Natoma Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Natoma Elem is 6.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Natoma Elem rank in KS?
Natoma Elem ranks #162 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Natoma Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Natoma Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Natoma Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Natoma Elem has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Natoma Elem a charter school?
No, Natoma Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Natoma Elem a Title I school?
No, Natoma Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Natoma Elem?
63.6% of students at Natoma 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
- 55
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Osborne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.9%
- Phone
- (785) 885-4478
- Area population (ZIP 67651)
- 493
- Area median age
- 50.7
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 67651; 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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