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#532 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 41% in state
Ware Elem
Elementary School · Geary County Schools · Fort Riley, KS
A Geary County Schools elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6795 Thomas Avenue, Fort Riley, KS 66442
- Math 49% proficient (2025)
- Reading 54% proficient (2025)
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ware Elem score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 44 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 51% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Ware Elem 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low109/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,403
Median home value
$222,100
Median rent
$1,376/mo
College educated
24.2%
Homeownership
1%
Poverty rate
23.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66442; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morris Hill ElemEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 350 | Compare → |
| Ltg Richard J. Seitz ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 631 | Compare → |
| Fort Riley ElemEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 370 | Compare → |
| Washington ElemEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 3.3 mi | 343 | 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.
Geary County Schools
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #11 of 15
- District spending per student
- $14,847NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ware Elem is listed in Geary County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ware Elem
Ware Elem is a public elementary school in Fort Riley, KS, part of Geary County Schools, serving approximately 697 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #532 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ware Elem
What grades does Ware Elem serve?
Ware Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Ware Elem?
Ware Elem has an enrollment of approximately 697 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ware Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Ware Elem is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ware Elem rank in KS?
Ware Elem ranks #532 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Ware Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Ware Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Ware Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ware Elem has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ware Elem a charter school?
No, Ware Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ware Elem a Title I school?
No, Ware Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ware Elem?
54.1% of students at Ware 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
- 697
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Geary County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.1%
- Phone
- (785) 717-4600
- Area population (ZIP 66442)
- 16,876
- Area median age
- 22.4
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 · 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 66442; 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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