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#862 of 1,294 schools in KS
Neosho Rapids Elementary
Elementary School · Southern Lyon County · Neosho Rapids, KS
A Southern Lyon County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
Box 38, Neosho Rapids, KS 66864
- Math 32% proficient (2025)
- Reading 43% proficient (2025)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Neosho Rapids Elementary score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
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 37% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Neosho Rapids 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,000
Median home value
$61,000
College educated
20.3%
Homeownership
94.5%
Poverty rate
1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66864; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 in Southern Lyon County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olpe ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–6 | Not available | 189 | 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.
Southern Lyon County
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,646NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Neosho Rapids Elementary is listed in Southern Lyon County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Neosho Rapids Elementary
Neosho Rapids Elementary is a public elementary school in Neosho Rapids, KS, part of Southern Lyon County, serving approximately 128 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #862 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Neosho Rapids Elementary
What grades does Neosho Rapids Elementary serve?
Neosho Rapids Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Neosho Rapids Elementary?
Neosho Rapids Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 128 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Neosho Rapids Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Neosho Rapids Elementary is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Neosho Rapids Elementary rank in KS?
Neosho Rapids Elementary ranks #862 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Neosho Rapids Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Neosho Rapids Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Neosho Rapids Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Neosho Rapids Elementary has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Neosho Rapids Elementary a charter school?
No, Neosho Rapids Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Neosho Rapids Elementary a Title I school?
No, Neosho Rapids Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Neosho Rapids Elementary?
57.8% of students at Neosho Rapids 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
- 128
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lyon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.0%
- Phone
- (620) 342-7783
- Area population (ZIP 66864)
- 387
- Area median age
- 29.2
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 66864; 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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