Serving 256 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Plainville 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 256 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Plainville Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Plainville school district, covering approximately 275.6 square miles in Plainville, KS. The typical drive to the school from anywhere within the zone takes about 15 to 20 minutes, with an average distance of 9.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum reach of 14.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Plainville Elementary School's student population of 256 students has grown by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
256 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Plainville 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 Plainville Elementary School is 0.19, 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
#733 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.2%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Cardinals
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plainville Elementary School's ranking?
Plainville Elementary School is ranked #733 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Plainville Elementary School?
256 students attend Plainville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Plainville Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Plainville Elementary School?
Plainville Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Plainville Elementary School offer ?
Plainville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Plainville Elementary School part of?
Plainville Elementary School is part of Plainville School District.
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