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#730 of 1,294 schools in KS

Syracuse Elem

Elementary School · Syracuse · Syracuse, KS

An elementary school in Syracuse, KS serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

PO Box 1187, Syracuse, KS 67878

  • Math 24% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 40% proficient (2025)
  • 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.5Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.22 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23.8% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39.8% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency32% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)30% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected+1.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile39th
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.7:1
District spending per student$14,255
Chronic Absenteeism15.1%

Students at Syracuse Elem score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency24%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency40%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 32% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2025
Math
24%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

75.3%

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 Syracuse 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 38Car-Dependent
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$61,964

Median home value

$124,400

Median rent

$773/mo

College educated

20.5%

Homeownership

81.7%

Poverty rate

3.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67878; 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

Compare nearby

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.

Syracuse

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$14,255NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Syracuse Elem is listed in Syracuse; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Syracuse Elem

Syracuse Elem is a public elementary school in Syracuse, KS, part of Syracuse, serving approximately 304 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #730 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Syracuse Elem

What grades does Syracuse Elem serve?

Syracuse Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Syracuse Elem?

Syracuse Elem has an enrollment of approximately 304 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Syracuse Elem?

The student-teacher ratio at Syracuse Elem 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 Syracuse Elem rank in KS?

Syracuse Elem ranks #730 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Syracuse Elem's MySchoolScout rating?

Syracuse Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Syracuse Elem?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Syracuse Elem has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Syracuse Elem a charter school?

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

Is Syracuse Elem a Title I school?

No, Syracuse Elem is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Syracuse Elem?

75.3% of students at Syracuse 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
304
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Hamilton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.1%
Area population (ZIP 67878)
2,341
Area median age
33.8
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 67878; 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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