Kismet Elementary School serves 152 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 87%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 152 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95%
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94%
- Attendance Zone: Kismet Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Kismet, KS, covering approximately 534.8 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 13.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 22.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kismet Elementary School's student population of 152 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
152 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kismet Elementary School is 0.45, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥95%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)90-94%
87%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Hispanic
68%
23%
Black
1%
7%
White
31%
60%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.7%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% KS state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 87% KS state average).
How many students attend Kismet Elementary School?
152 students attend Kismet Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Kismet Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kismet Elementary School?
Kismet Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kismet Elementary School offer ?
Kismet Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kismet Elementary School part of?
Kismet Elementary School is part of Kismet-Plains School District.
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