Below Average
#1091 of 1,294 schools in KS
Scott City Lower Elem
Elementary School · Scott County · Scott City, KS
A Scott County elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
410 East 8th, Scott City, KS 67871
- Math 42% proficient (2019)
- Reading 47% proficient (2019)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Scott City Lower Elem score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 11-year record (2009–2019) and has held near 45% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 20 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Scott City Lower 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 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated723/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Scott City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,548
Median home value
$170,000
Median rent
$840/mo
College educated
33.6%
Homeownership
53.5%
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67871; 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.
Scott County
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,016NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Scott City Lower Elem is listed in Scott County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Scott City Lower Elem
Scott City Lower Elem is a public elementary school in Scott City, KS, part of Scott County, serving approximately 235 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,091 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Scott City Lower Elem
What grades does Scott City Lower Elem serve?
Scott City Lower Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Scott City Lower Elem?
Scott City Lower Elem has an enrollment of approximately 235 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scott City Lower Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Scott City Lower Elem is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Scott City Lower Elem rank in KS?
Scott City Lower Elem ranks #1,091 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Scott City Lower Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Scott City Lower Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Scott City Lower Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Scott City Lower Elem has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Scott City Lower Elem a charter school?
No, Scott City Lower Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Scott City Lower Elem a Title I school?
No, Scott City Lower Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Scott City Lower Elem?
58.7% of students at Scott City Lower 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 235
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Scott County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.6%
- Phone
- (620) 872-7660
- Area population (ZIP 67871)
- 5,067
- Area median age
- 39.7
Official sources & links
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 67871; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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