Atchison County Community Elementary School

607 8th Street
Effingham, KS 66023
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 256 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Atchison County Community Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 256 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 30% in KS
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Atchison County Community Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

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School Overview

Atchison County Community Elementary School's student population of 256 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
256 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

School Rankings

Atchison County Community Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Atchison County Community Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KS)
#305 out of 1280 schools
(Top 30%)
35-39%
29%
45-49%
32%
60-69%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
93%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.13
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Atchison County Community Elementary School's ranking?
Atchison County Community Elementary School is ranked #305 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Atchison County Community Elementary School often compared to?
Atchison County Community Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Atchison Elementary School, Central School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Atchison County Community Elementary School?
256 students attend Atchison County Community Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Atchison County Community Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Atchison County Community Elementary School?
Atchison County Community Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Atchison County Community Elementary School offer ?
Atchison County Community Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Atchison County Community Elementary School part of?
Atchison County Community Elementary School is part of Atchison Co Comm Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 256 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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