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#810 of 1,294 schools in KS
St Francis Elem
Elementary School · St Francis Comm Sch · St. Francis, KS
A St Francis Comm Sch elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P O Box 1110, St. Francis, KS 67756
- Math 30% proficient (2025)
- Reading 34% proficient (2025)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at St Francis Elem score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2020, to 32% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,026
Median home value
$123,100
Median rent
$698/mo
College educated
18.7%
Homeownership
84.7%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67756; 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
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St Francis Comm Sch
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,954NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
St Francis Elem is listed in St Francis Comm Sch; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About St Francis Elem
St Francis Elem is a public elementary school in St. Francis, KS, part of St Francis Comm Sch, serving approximately 137 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #810 of 1,294 schools in KS.
State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Francis Elem
What grades does St Francis Elem serve?
St Francis Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend St Francis Elem?
St Francis Elem has an enrollment of approximately 137 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Francis Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at St Francis Elem is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does St Francis Elem rank in KS?
St Francis Elem ranks #810 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is St Francis Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
St Francis Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 St Francis Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St Francis Elem has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is St Francis Elem a charter school?
No, St Francis Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is St Francis Elem a Title I school?
No, St Francis Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for St Francis Elem?
46.7% of students at St Francis 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
- 137
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Cheyenne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.9%
- Phone
- (785) 332-8143
- Area population (ZIP 67756)
- 1,707
- Area median age
- 50.4
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 67756; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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