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#36 of 1,294 schools in KS

Top 3% in state

Rolla Elem (prek-5)

Elementary School · Rolla · Rolla, KS

An elementary school in Rolla, KS where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Box 167, Rolla, KS 67954

  • Math 38% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 58% proficient (2025)
  • 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.94 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41.7% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency66.7% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency54% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)29% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected+25.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile86th
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.5:1
District spending per student$25,381
Chronic Absenteeism12%

Students at Rolla Elem (prek-5) score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency38%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency58%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 27 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 48% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
75%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
75%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2025
Math
38%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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 30 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

78%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Rolla Elem (prek-5) 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 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$69,063

Median home value

$77,700

Median rent

$706/mo

College educated

26%

Homeownership

82.6%

Poverty rate

8.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67954; 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.

Rolla

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$25,381NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Rolla Elem (prek-5) is listed in Rolla; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Rolla Elem (prek-5)

Rolla Elem (prek-5) is a public elementary school in Rolla, KS, part of Rolla, serving approximately 50 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #36 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rolla Elem (prek-5)

What grades does Rolla Elem (prek-5) serve?

Rolla Elem (prek-5) serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Rolla Elem (prek-5)?

Rolla Elem (prek-5) has an enrollment of approximately 50 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rolla Elem (prek-5)?

The student-teacher ratio at Rolla Elem (prek-5) is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rolla Elem (prek-5) rank in KS?

Rolla Elem (prek-5) ranks #36 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Rolla Elem (prek-5)'s MySchoolScout rating?

Rolla Elem (prek-5) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Rolla Elem (prek-5)?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rolla Elem (prek-5) has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Rolla Elem (prek-5) a charter school?

No, Rolla Elem (prek-5) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Rolla Elem (prek-5) a Title I school?

No, Rolla Elem (prek-5) is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rolla Elem (prek-5)?

78.0% of students at Rolla Elem (prek-5) 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
50
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Morton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.0%
Area population (ZIP 67954)
797
Area average commute
23 min
Area median age
43.3
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 67954; 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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