Excellent
#241 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 19% in state
St Marys Elem
Elementary School · Kaw Valley · St. Marys, KS
A Kaw Valley elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
312 Grand Avenue, St. Marys, KS 66536
- Math 49% proficient (2025)
- Reading 59% proficient (2025)
- 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at St Marys Elem score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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 38 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where St Marys 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 62Bikeable
- County Safety: Average492/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,641
Median home value
$211,400
Median rent
$854/mo
College educated
21.6%
Homeownership
72.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66536; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 in Kaw Valley
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rossville ElemEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–6 | Not available | 329 | 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.
Kaw Valley
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,547NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
St Marys Elem is listed in Kaw Valley; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About St Marys Elem
St Marys Elem is a public elementary school in St. Marys, KS, part of Kaw Valley, serving approximately 275 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #241 of 1,294 schools in KS.
State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Marys Elem
What grades does St Marys Elem serve?
St Marys Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend St Marys Elem?
St Marys Elem has an enrollment of approximately 275 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Marys Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at St Marys Elem is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does St Marys Elem rank in KS?
St Marys Elem ranks #241 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is St Marys Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
St Marys Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Marys Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St Marys Elem has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is St Marys Elem a charter school?
No, St Marys Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is St Marys Elem a Title I school?
No, St Marys Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for St Marys Elem?
45.5% of students at St Marys 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 275
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Pottawatomie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.4%
- Phone
- (785) 437-6159
- Area population (ZIP 66536)
- 4,103
- Area median age
- 25.4
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 66536; 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
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