Rolla Elem (prek-5)

Rolla Elementary serves PreK through fifth grade students in Rolla, Kansas, enrolling 50 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.5 to 1. That small scale translates directly into classroom attention — each teacher works with a tight group, and the academic results reflect it. The school earns a composite score of 9.9 out of 10, rated Exceptional, with a perfect 10.0 for student growth and a 9.8 for academics.

Those numbers place Rolla Elementary at #2 out of 711 elementary schools statewide — a standing that puts it ahead of 99 percent of Kansas public schools by any comparable measure. Across all public schools in Kansas, the ranking holds just as firmly: #2 out of 1,293, outperforming every other public school in the state at the 100th percentile. For families in the Rolla area comparing options, that context matters.

This is a regular public school producing results that rival or exceed the top-performing schools in Kansas regardless of type, size, or funding profile. Parents evaluating elementary schools in southwest Kansas will find few data points stronger than what Rolla Elementary consistently posts.

With an enrollment of 50 students, Rolla Elem (prek-5) is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Rolla Elem (prek-5) may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.