Sedan Elementary School

404 N Sherman
Sedan, KS 67361
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 192 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 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 192 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 30% in KS
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sedan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Sedan Elementary School's student population of 192 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
192 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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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 0.34, 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.
This School
State Level (KS)
#328 out of 1269 schools
(Top 30%)
40-44%
31%
40-44%
32%
21-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
81%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.34
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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 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?
192 students attend Sedan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Sedan Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% 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 12:1, 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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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 192 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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