Serving 615 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 615 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: LTG Richard J. Seitz Elementary serves the west part of its school district in Ft. Riley, KS, covering an area of approximately 0.7 square miles. Families within the attendance zone can typically reach the school in about 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 0.4 miles to the nearest edge and a maximum distance of 1.2 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary School's student population of 615 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
615 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#357 out of 1269 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
22%
23%
Black
15%
7%
White
49%
60%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.1%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary School's ranking?
Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary School is ranked #357 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary School often compared to?
Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ware Elementary School, Sheridan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary School?
615 students attend Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary School?
Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary School offer ?
Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary School part of?
Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary School is part of Geary County Schools.
In what neighborhood is Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary School located?
Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary School is located in the Camp Forsyth neighborhood of Ft. Riley, KS.
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