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#584 of 1,294 schools in KS

Top 45% in state

Stafford Elementary

Elementary School · Stafford · Stafford, KS

An elementary school in Stafford, KS where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P.O. Box 400, Stafford, KS 67578

  • Math 43% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 49% proficient (2025)
  • 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.7Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.43 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.9Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41.8% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48.2% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency45% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected+10.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile68th
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.7:1
District spending per student$24,496
Chronic Absenteeism17.8%

Students at Stafford Elementary score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency43%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency49%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2025
Math
43%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

65.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Stafford Elementary 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 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$54,063

Median home value

$77,500

Median rent

$503/mo

College educated

24.1%

Homeownership

75.5%

Poverty rate

12.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67578; 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

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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.

Stafford

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$24,496NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Stafford Elementary is listed in Stafford; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Stafford Elementary

Stafford Elementary is a public elementary school in Stafford, KS, part of Stafford, serving approximately 129 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #584 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Stafford Elementary

What grades does Stafford Elementary serve?

Stafford Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Stafford Elementary?

Stafford Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 129 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Stafford Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Stafford Elementary is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Stafford Elementary rank in KS?

Stafford Elementary ranks #584 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Stafford Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Stafford Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Stafford Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Stafford Elementary has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Stafford Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Stafford Elementary a Title I school?

No, Stafford Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stafford Elementary?

65.1% of students at Stafford Elementary 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
129
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Stafford County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.8%
Area population (ZIP 67578)
1,033
Area average commute
18.9 min
Area median age
52
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 67578; 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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