Excellent
#107 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 8% in state
Sabetha Elementary School
Elementary School · Prairie Hills · Sabetha, KS
A Prairie Hills elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
101 Oregon, Sabetha, KS 66534
- Math 60% proficient (2025)
- Reading 61% proficient (2025)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sabetha Elementary School score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 37 points across the 16-year record (2010–2025) and has held near 61% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sabetha Elementary School 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 43Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low166/100K
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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
$74,674
Median home value
$182,500
Median rent
$696/mo
College educated
28.7%
Homeownership
72.1%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66534; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 in Prairie Hills
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axtell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–8 | Not available | 117 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Prairie Hills
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,728NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sabetha Elementary School is listed in Prairie Hills; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sabetha Elementary School
Sabetha Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sabetha, KS, part of Prairie Hills, serving approximately 376 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #107 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sabetha Elementary School
What grades does Sabetha Elementary School serve?
Sabetha Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Sabetha Elementary School?
Sabetha Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 376 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sabetha Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sabetha Elementary School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sabetha Elementary School rank in KS?
Sabetha Elementary School ranks #107 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Sabetha Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sabetha Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Sabetha Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sabetha Elementary School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is Sabetha Elementary School a charter school?
No, Sabetha Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sabetha Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Sabetha Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sabetha Elementary School?
39.6% of students at Sabetha Elementary School 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
- 376
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Nemaha County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.8%
- Phone
- (785) 284-3448
- Area population (ZIP 66534)
- 3,720
- Area median age
- 38.2
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 66534; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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