Serving 401 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sabetha Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher 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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 401 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Sabetha Elementary School serves the eastern part of the Sabetha, KS school district, covering an area of approximately 256.8 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of about 10.2 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 21.5 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sabetha Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Sabetha Elementary School's student population of 401 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
401 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sabetha Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sabetha Elementary School is 0.26, 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
#105 out of 1269 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.5%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-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 Sabetha Elementary School's ranking?
Sabetha Elementary School is ranked #105 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Sabetha Elementary School?
401 students attend Sabetha Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Sabetha Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sabetha Elementary School?
Sabetha Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sabetha Elementary School offer ?
Sabetha Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sabetha Elementary School part of?
Sabetha Elementary School is part of Prairie Hills School District.
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