Serving 254 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Abilene Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 254 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Abilene Elementary's attendance zone serves the entire Valley Center, KS school district, covering approximately 84.4 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 8.6 miles to its furthest point.
- 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 254 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
254 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Abilene Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Abilene Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#84 out of 1269 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Hispanic
20%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
White
69%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.7%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #84 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Abilene Elementary School often compared to?
Abilene Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Elementary School, Wheatland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Abilene Elementary School?
254 students attend Abilene Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Abilene Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Abilene Elementary School?
Abilene Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Abilene Elementary School offer ?
Abilene Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Abilene Elementary School part of?
Abilene Elementary School is part of Valley Center Pub School District.
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