Serving 258 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 29%). 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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 258 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Plainville Elementary School's student population of 258 students has grown by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
258 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Plainville Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plainville Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#713 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
92%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #713 out of 1,280 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 29% 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?
258 students attend Plainville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Plainville Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
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
What school district is Plainville Elementary School part of?
Plainville Elementary School is part of Plainville School District.
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