Marmaton Valley High School is a public high school located in Moran, Kansas, United States, serving students in grades 7–12. The current principal is Kim Ensminger. The school colors are orange and black.
Serving 134 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Marmaton Valley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 134 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Marmaton Valley Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Moran, KS, encompassing approximately 225.9 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 9.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 14.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Marmaton Valley Elementary School's student population of 134 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
134 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
Marmaton Valley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marmaton Valley Elementary School is 0.24, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#697 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
23%
Black
n/a
7%
White
87%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.2%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Orange
School Mascot
Wild Boars
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marmaton Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Marmaton Valley Elementary School is ranked #697 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Marmaton Valley Elementary School?
134 students attend Marmaton Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Marmaton Valley Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Marmaton Valley Elementary School?
Marmaton Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Marmaton Valley Elementary School offer ?
Marmaton Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Marmaton Valley Elementary School part of?
Marmaton Valley Elementary School is part of Marmaton Valley School District.
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