Sharon Springs Elem

Sharon Springs Elementary serves 113 students in prekindergarten through eighth grade in Sharon Springs, Kansas. As a regular public school, it runs a student-teacher ratio of 11.3:1, giving students more direct access to instruction than most schools can offer. The school earns a composite score of 9.6 out of 10, rated Exceptional, with a 9.5 academic score and a 9.8 growth score.

That growth figure is particularly telling — it reflects how much students are actually advancing, not just where they start. Sharon Springs Elementary ranks 9th out of 711 elementary schools in Kansas, placing it in a group of the state's top performers. Across all Kansas public schools, the picture is similarly strong.

The school ranks 9th out of 1,293 public schools statewide, outperforming 99% of Kansas schools. For families weighing options in the area, that context matters: this is not a school that performs well relative to its size or its rural setting — it performs exceptionally against every public school in the state. Parents searching for a small-enrollment school with measurable academic results and strong student growth will find Sharon Springs Elementary consistently near the top of any serious comparison.

With an enrollment of 113 students, Sharon Springs Elem 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, Sharon Springs Elem 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.