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Cedar Vale School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 128 students in Cedar Vale School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Cedar Vale School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
128 Students
477,073 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cedar Vale School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#134 out of 286 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)16%
24.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.58
% American Indian
3%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
9%
23%
% Black
2%
7%
% White
64%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
22%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,969 is higher than the state median of $16,295. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,148 is higher than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,969
$16,295
Spending / Student
$20,148
$17,212
Best Cedar Vale School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cedar Vale Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
508 Dora
Cedar Vale, KS 67024
(620) 758-2265
Cedar Vale, KS 67024
(620) 758-2265
Gr: PK-5 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Cedar Vale High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
508 Dora
Cedar Vale, KS 67024
(620) 758-2791
Cedar Vale, KS 67024
(620) 758-2791
Gr: 6-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cedar Vale School District?
Cedar Vale School District manages 2 public schools serving 128 students.
What is the rank of Cedar Vale School District?
Cedar Vale School District is ranked #193 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cedar Vale School District?
64% of Cedar Vale School District students are White, 22% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cedar Vale School District?
Cedar Vale School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Cedar Vale School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,148 is higher than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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