Serving 95 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Kansas Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 95 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kansas Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Kansas, IL, covering approximately 95.6 square miles. Families typically drive 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 5.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kansas Elementary School's student population of 95 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
95 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kansas Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kansas Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2400 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2000–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
29%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.7%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Titans colors unspecified
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kansas Elementary School's ranking?
Kansas Elementary School is ranked #2400 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Kansas Elementary School?
95 students attend Kansas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Kansas Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kansas Elementary School?
Kansas Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kansas Elementary School offer ?
Kansas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Kansas Elementary School part of?
Kansas Elementary School is part of Kansas CUSD 3 School District.
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