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#54 of 1,294 schools in KS

Top 4% in state

Osborne Elem

Elementary School · Osborne County · Osborne, KS

An Osborne County elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.

234 N Third, Osborne, KS 67473

  • Math 61% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 54% proficient (2025)
  • 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.61 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency59.7% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.5% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency57% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected+18.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile87th
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
District spending per student$14,330
Chronic Absenteeism6.1%

Students at Osborne Elem score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency61%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency54%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 32 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 58% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2025
Math
61%
ELA
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

55.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Osborne 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 33Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$57,105

Median home value

$87,800

Median rent

$580/mo

College educated

16.4%

Homeownership

71%

Poverty rate

14.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67473; 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.

Osborne County

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$14,330NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Osborne Elem

Osborne Elem is a public elementary school in Osborne, KS, part of Osborne County, serving approximately 214 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #54 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Osborne Elem

What grades does Osborne Elem serve?

Osborne Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Osborne Elem?

Osborne Elem has an enrollment of approximately 214 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Osborne Elem?

The student-teacher ratio at Osborne Elem is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Osborne Elem rank in KS?

Osborne Elem ranks #54 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Osborne Elem's MySchoolScout rating?

Osborne Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Osborne Elem?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Osborne Elem has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Osborne Elem a charter school?

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

Is Osborne Elem a Title I school?

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

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

55.6% of students at Osborne 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
214
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Osborne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
6.1%
Area population (ZIP 67473)
1,837
Area median age
45.5
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 67473; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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