Average
#541 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 42% in state
Thunder Ridge Elementary
Elementary School · Thunder Ridge Schools · Kensington, KS
An elementary school in Kensington, KS where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 188, Kensington, KS 66951
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Thunder Ridge Elementary score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 50 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.3%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Thunder Ridge 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 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
Powered by
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,000
Median home value
$83,300
Median rent
$910/mo
College educated
27.1%
Homeownership
83.1%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66951; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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.
Thunder Ridge Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $23,107NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thunder Ridge Elementary is listed in Thunder Ridge Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thunder Ridge Elementary
Thunder Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school in Kensington, KS, part of Thunder Ridge Schools, serving approximately 45 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #541 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thunder Ridge Elementary
What grades does Thunder Ridge Elementary serve?
Thunder Ridge Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Thunder Ridge Elementary?
Thunder Ridge Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 45 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thunder Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Thunder Ridge Elementary is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thunder Ridge Elementary rank in KS?
Thunder Ridge Elementary ranks #541 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Thunder Ridge Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Thunder Ridge Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Thunder Ridge Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thunder Ridge Elementary has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Thunder Ridge Elementary a charter school?
No, Thunder Ridge Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thunder Ridge Elementary a Title I school?
No, Thunder Ridge Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thunder Ridge Elementary?
53.3% of students at Thunder Ridge 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
- Kindergarten – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 45
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Smith County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.4%
- Phone
- (785) 476-3241
- Area population (ZIP 66951)
- 826
- Area median age
- 47.2
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 66951; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.