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#526 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 41% in state
Skelly Elementary School
Elementary School · EL Dorado · EL Dorado, KS
An EL Dorado elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
951 Skelly Street, EL Dorado, KS 67042
- Math 22% proficient (2025)
- Reading 36% proficient (2025)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Skelly Elementary School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 53 points across the 14-year record (2012–2025) and has held near 29% recently.
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2012-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2012-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Skelly 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,700/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (EL Dorado), 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
$56,633
Median home value
$133,400
Median rent
$868/mo
College educated
23.6%
Homeownership
68.1%
Poverty rate
18.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67042; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackmore ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 332 | Compare → |
| EL Dorado Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Circle Oil Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–6 | 1.6 mi | 273 | Compare → |
| Grandview ElemEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 3.3 mi | 265 | 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.
EL Dorado
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,544NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Skelly Elementary School is listed in El Dorado; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Skelly Elementary School
Skelly Elementary School is a public elementary school in EL Dorado, KS, part of EL Dorado, serving approximately 246 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #526 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Skelly Elementary School
What grades does Skelly Elementary School serve?
Skelly Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Skelly Elementary School?
Skelly Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 246 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Skelly Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Skelly Elementary School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Skelly Elementary School rank in KS?
Skelly Elementary School ranks #526 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Skelly Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Skelly Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Skelly Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Skelly Elementary School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Is Skelly Elementary School a charter school?
No, Skelly Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Skelly Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Skelly Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Skelly Elementary School?
79.3% of students at Skelly 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
- 246
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Butler County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.8%
- Phone
- (316) 322-4860
- Area population (ZIP 67042)
- 17,486
- Area average commute
- 19.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 · 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 67042; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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