Tescott Elem

Tescott Elementary serves 79 students in prekindergarten through sixth grade as a regular public school in Tescott, Kansas. At a student-teacher ratio of 9.9 to 1, classes stay small from pre-K through sixth grade, giving each student meaningful access to their teacher throughout the school day. In a building with fewer than 80 students total, that low ratio translates directly into individual attention.

The numbers put this school in rare company statewide. Tescott earns a composite score of 9.4 out of 10 — an Exceptional rating — with an academic score of 9.6 and a growth score of 9.8. That growth figure is particularly telling: it reflects how much students advance relative to their starting point, not just where they finish.

Ranked 12th out of 1,293 public schools in Kansas, the school outperforms 99 percent of every public school in the state. Among Kansas elementary schools specifically, it holds the same 12th-place position out of 711. For families comparing elementary options in this part of Kansas, those rankings place Tescott well above the overwhelming majority of available schools.

With an enrollment of 79 students, Tescott Elem is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.9:1, Tescott Elem offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Tescott Elem may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.