Thunder Ridge Elementary

Thunder Ridge Elementary is a small, rural elementary school located in the remote area of Kensington, Kansas. Serving kindergarten through third grade, Thunder Ridge has an enrollment of just 45 students and maintains a low student-to-teacher ratio of 9:1 with five full-time equivalent teachers. The school’s MySchoolScout rating is 4.2 out of 10, reflecting its state ranking at #997 out of 1298 schools in Kansas (in the 23rd percentile).

Academically, Thunder Ridge shows a proficiency rate of 42% for ELA and reading and 58% for math across all grades. These scores indicate areas where the school is focusing on student development with room for academic growth. Thunder Ridge Elementary offers personalized attention in its remote setting, fostering strong community bonds among students and families.

With an enrollment of 45 students, Thunder Ridge Elementary 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 9:1, Thunder Ridge Elementary 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, Thunder Ridge Elementary 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.