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#700 of 1,294 schools in KS

Tonganoxie Elem

Elementary School · Tonganoxie · Tonganoxie, KS

An elementary school in Tonganoxie, KS where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1180 S. East Street, Tonganoxie, KS 66086

  • Math 37% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 48% proficient (2025)
  • 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.65 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.8Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37.1% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47.8% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency42% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected-7.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile41th
Resources & Environment4.7Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.3:1
District spending per student$12,248
Chronic Absenteeism15.8%

Students at Tonganoxie Elem score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency37%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency48%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
89%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
80%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
81%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
53%
2015
Math
50%
ELA
48%
2016
Math
51%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
43%
ELA
38%
2019
Math
43%
ELA
38%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
38%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
38%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
39%
2025
Math
37%
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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 36 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

31.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Tonganoxie Elem sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Kansas City map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average366/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tonganoxie), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$94,466

Median home value

$288,800

Median rent

$1,165/mo

College educated

39.2%

Homeownership

80.1%

Poverty rate

6.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66086; 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

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Genesis Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition4.1PK–60.5 mi71Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Tonganoxie

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$12,248NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Tonganoxie Elem

Tonganoxie Elem is a public elementary school in Tonganoxie, KS, part of Tonganoxie, serving approximately 936 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #700 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Tonganoxie Elem

What grades does Tonganoxie Elem serve?

Tonganoxie Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Tonganoxie Elem?

Tonganoxie Elem has an enrollment of approximately 936 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Tonganoxie Elem?

The student-teacher ratio at Tonganoxie Elem is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Tonganoxie Elem rank in KS?

Tonganoxie Elem ranks #700 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Tonganoxie Elem's MySchoolScout rating?

Tonganoxie Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Tonganoxie Elem?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Tonganoxie Elem has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Tonganoxie Elem a charter school?

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

Is Tonganoxie Elem a Title I school?

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

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

31.1% of students at Tonganoxie 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 – 5th
Enrollment
936
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
61
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Leavenworth County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.8%
Area population (ZIP 66086)
10,935
Area average commute
31.5 min
Area median age
39.8
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 66086; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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