Serving 508 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Basehor 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 55% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 508 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Basehor Elementary School serves the northern part of Basehor, KS, covering an area of approximately 29.1 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 5.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Basehor Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Basehor Elementary School's student population of 508 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
508 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Basehor 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 Basehor Elementary School is 0.30, 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
#122 out of 1269 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Hispanic
9%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
83%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
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
19%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Basehor Elementary School's ranking?
Basehor Elementary School is ranked #122 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Basehor Elementary School often compared to?
Basehor Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tonganoxie Elementary School, Lansing Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Basehor Elementary School?
508 students attend Basehor Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Basehor Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Basehor Elementary School?
Basehor Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Basehor Elementary School offer ?
Basehor Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Basehor Elementary School part of?
Basehor Elementary School is part of Basehor-Linwood School District.
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