Kismet Elementary School

505 Kansas Avenue
Kismet, KS 67859
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Kismet Elementary School serves 153 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 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 153 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : ≥95%
  • : 90-94%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

School Overview

Kismet Elementary School's student population of 153 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
153 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Kismet Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KS)
(10-11)
≥95%
84%
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(10-11)
90-94%
87%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
66%
21%
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Black
1%
6%
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White
33%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.46
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
10%
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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?
153 students attend Kismet Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Kismet Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% 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 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kismet Elementary School offer ?
Kismet Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Kismet Elementary School part of?
Kismet Elementary School is part of Kismet-Plains School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 153 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : ≥95%
  • : 90-94%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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