Serving 178 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sedan Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 178 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sedan Elementary serves the entire district of Sedan, KS, encompassing an area of approximately 380 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with an average distance to the zone's edge of about 11.2 miles and the furthest boundary reaching up to 15 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sedan Elementary School's student population of 178 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
178 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sedan Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sedan Elementary School is 0.35, 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
#328 out of 1269 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
23%
Black
1%
7%
White
80%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.2%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sedan Elementary School's ranking?
Sedan Elementary School is ranked #328 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Sedan Elementary School often compared to?
Sedan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sedan High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Sedan Elementary School?
178 students attend Sedan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Sedan Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sedan Elementary School?
Sedan Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sedan Elementary School offer ?
Sedan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sedan Elementary School part of?
Sedan Elementary School is part of Chautauqua Co Community School District.
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