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#997 of 1,294 schools in KS
Plains Elem
Elementary School · Kismet-plains · Plains, KS
A Kismet-plains elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O Box 337, Plains, KS 67869
- Math 31% proficient (2025)
- Reading 37% proficient (2025)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Plains Elem score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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
76.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Plains 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,896
Median home value
$139,400
Median rent
$808/mo
College educated
20.5%
Homeownership
74%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67869; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 in Kismet-Plains
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Kismet-plains
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $17,361NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Plains Elem is listed in Kismet-Plains; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Plains Elem
Plains Elem is a public elementary school in Plains, KS, part of Kismet-plains, serving approximately 119 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #997 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Plains Elem
What grades does Plains Elem serve?
Plains Elem serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Plains Elem?
Plains Elem has an enrollment of approximately 119 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plains Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Plains Elem is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Plains Elem rank in KS?
Plains Elem ranks #997 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Plains Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Plains 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 Plains Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Plains Elem has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Plains Elem a charter school?
No, Plains Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Plains Elem a Title I school?
No, Plains Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Plains Elem?
76.5% of students at Plains 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 119
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Meade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.2%
- Phone
- (620) 563-7285
- Area population (ZIP 67869)
- 1,518
- Area median age
- 27.7
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 67869; 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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