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#991 of 1,294 schools in KS

Northeast Elem

Elementary School · Northeast · Arma, KS

An elementary school in Arma, KS where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Box 669, Arma, KS 66712

  • Math 19% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 31% proficient (2025)
  • 12:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.9Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.68 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency19.2% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30.8% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency25% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)28% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected-3.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12:1
District spending per student$15,440
Chronic Absenteeism18.2%

Students at Northeast Elem score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency19%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency31%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 58 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 25% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
76%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
21%
ELA
38%
2015
Math
21%
ELA
35%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
21%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
21%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
16%
ELA
21%
2025
Math
19%
ELA
31%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (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 43 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

79.7%

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 Northeast 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 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average290/100K

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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

$49,063

Median home value

$89,000

Median rent

$831/mo

College educated

22.3%

Homeownership

64.6%

Poverty rate

9.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66712; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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.

Northeast

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$15,440NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Northeast Elem is listed in Northeast; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Northeast Elem

Northeast Elem is a public elementary school in Arma, KS, part of Northeast, serving approximately 335 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #991 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Northeast Elem

What grades does Northeast Elem serve?

Northeast Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Northeast Elem?

Northeast Elem has an enrollment of approximately 335 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Northeast Elem?

The student-teacher ratio at Northeast Elem is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Northeast Elem rank in KS?

Northeast Elem ranks #991 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Northeast Elem's MySchoolScout rating?

Northeast Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Northeast Elem?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Northeast Elem has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Northeast Elem a charter school?

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

Is Northeast Elem a Title I school?

No, Northeast Elem is not currently a Title I school.

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

79.7% of students at Northeast 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 – 8th
Enrollment
335
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Crawford County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.2%
Area population (ZIP 66712)
1,471
Area median age
51.8
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 66712; this does not measure the attendance area.
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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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