Serving 113 students in grades 3-5, Plains Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 113 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Plains Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Plains, KS, covering approximately 534.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being about 14.3 miles and the furthest edge located 23.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Plains Elementary School's student population of 113 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
113 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Toward New Horizons
School Rankings
Plains 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 Plains Elementary School is 0.48, 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
#964 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
65%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2000–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
32%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.2%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plains Elementary School's ranking?
Plains Elementary School is ranked #964 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Plains Elementary School?
113 students attend Plains Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Plains Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Plains Elementary School?
Plains Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Plains Elementary School offer ?
Plains Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Plains Elementary School part of?
Plains Elementary School is part of Kismet-Plains School District.
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