Cunningham Elementary School

104 W 4th
Cunningham, KS 67035
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 138 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Cunningham Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 45-49% (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 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 138 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Top 20% in KS
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cunningham Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

School Overview

Cunningham Elementary School's student population of 138 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
138 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

School Rankings

Cunningham Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cunningham Elementary School is 0.08, 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)
#239 out of 1280 schools
(Top 20%)
45-49%
29%
45-49%
32%
≥80%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
22%
Black
2%
7%
White
96%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.08
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cunningham Elementary School's ranking?
Cunningham Elementary School is ranked #239 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Cunningham Elementary School often compared to?
Cunningham Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kingman Elementary School, Norwich Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% 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 Cunningham Elementary School?
138 students attend Cunningham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Cunningham Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cunningham Elementary School?
Cunningham Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cunningham Elementary School offer ?
Cunningham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cunningham Elementary School part of?
Cunningham Elementary School is part of Cunningham School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 138 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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