Excellent
#2 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 1% in state
Tipton Community School
Elementary School · Waconda · Tipton, KS
A Waconda elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 154, Tipton, KS 67485
- Math 78% proficient (2025)
- Reading 63% proficient (2025)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tipton Community School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 70% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 77% (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 29 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
14%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Tipton Community School 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,578
Median home value
$122,100
Median rent
$435/mo
College educated
26%
Homeownership
67%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67485; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Waconda
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 142 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Waconda
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,503NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tipton Community School is listed in Waconda; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tipton Community School
Tipton Community School is a public elementary school in Tipton, KS, part of Waconda, serving approximately 50 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 out of 10 and ranks #2 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tipton Community School
What grades does Tipton Community School serve?
Tipton Community School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Tipton Community School?
Tipton Community School has an enrollment of approximately 50 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tipton Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tipton Community School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tipton Community School rank in KS?
Tipton Community School ranks #2 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Tipton Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tipton Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 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 Tipton Community School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tipton Community School has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Tipton Community School a charter school?
No, Tipton Community School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tipton Community School a Title I school?
No, Tipton Community School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tipton Community School?
14.0% of students at Tipton Community School 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 50
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Mitchell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.0%
- Phone
- (785) 373-5355
- Area population (ZIP 67485)
- 349
- Area median age
- 52.3
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 67485; 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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