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#124 of 1,294 schools in KS

Top 10% in state

Sedan Elem

Elementary School · Chautauqua Co Community · Sedan, KS

A Chautauqua Co Community elementary school where students score 40 points above what's typical for similar communities.

404 N Sherman, Sedan, KS 67361

  • Math 69% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 74% proficient (2025)
  • 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.27 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.8Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency69.7% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency73.8% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency72% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected+39.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile98th
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
District spending per student$16,867
Chronic Absenteeism27.1%

Students at Sedan Elem score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency69%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency74%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 40 points since 2020, reaching 72% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2025
Math
69%
ELA
74%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

70.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Sedan 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 34Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$53,295

Median home value

$65,800

Median rent

$728/mo

College educated

18.2%

Homeownership

83%

Poverty rate

18.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67361; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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.

Chautauqua Co Community

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$16,867NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Sedan Elem is listed in Chautauqua Co Community; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sedan Elem

Sedan Elem is a public elementary school in Sedan, KS, part of Chautauqua Co Community, serving approximately 192 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #124 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sedan Elem

What grades does Sedan Elem serve?

Sedan Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Sedan Elem?

Sedan Elem has an enrollment of approximately 192 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sedan Elem?

The student-teacher ratio at Sedan Elem is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sedan Elem rank in KS?

Sedan Elem ranks #124 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Sedan Elem's MySchoolScout rating?

Sedan Elem 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 Sedan Elem?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sedan Elem has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Sedan Elem a charter school?

No, Sedan Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Sedan Elem a Title I school?

No, Sedan Elem is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sedan Elem?

70.8% of students at Sedan 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 – 5th
Enrollment
192
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Chautauqua County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.1%
Area population (ZIP 67361)
1,797
Area average commute
24.4 min
Area median age
43.7
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 67361; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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