Serving 246 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Abilene Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 246 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Abilene Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Abilene Elementary School's student population of 246 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
246 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Abilene Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Abilene Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#51 out of 1264 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
19%
21%
Black
2%
6%
White
72%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Abilene Elementary School's ranking?
Abilene Elementary School is ranked #51 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Abilene Elementary School?
246 students attend Abilene Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Abilene Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Abilene Elementary School?
Abilene Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Abilene Elementary School offer ?
Abilene Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Abilene Elementary School part of?
Abilene Elementary School is part of Valley Center Pub Sch School District.
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