Serving 919 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tonganoxie 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 46% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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: 919 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Tonganoxie Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Tonganoxie school district, covering approximately 139.2 square miles in Tonganoxie, KS. Parents can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 12 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tonganoxie Elementary School's student population of 919 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
919 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Motto
Inspire. Empower. Excel.
School Rankings
Tonganoxie 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 Tonganoxie Elementary School is 0.32, 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
#358 out of 1269 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
11%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
82%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.1%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-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 Tonganoxie Elementary School's ranking?
Tonganoxie Elementary School is ranked #358 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Tonganoxie Elementary School often compared to?
Tonganoxie Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Basehor Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Tonganoxie Elementary School?
919 students attend Tonganoxie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Tonganoxie Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tonganoxie Elementary School?
Tonganoxie Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tonganoxie Elementary School offer ?
Tonganoxie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tonganoxie Elementary School part of?
Tonganoxie Elementary School is part of Tonganoxie School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Quality of academic programs is well above standard for Northeast Kansas. I myself attended Tonganoxie elementary school back in the 1980's. Tonganoxie Elementary has a conducive learning environment. Individual teacher instruction is available when a student is willing to ask for help. There are extracurricular activities such as baseball and flag football for a nominal cost. The music program involves the students in cultural awareness and learning about music itself. Art is incorporated into the learning experience as individual expression and cultural awareness. The level of parent involvement is good. The PTA fosters a good rapport with the parents and sends a positive image to students. This observation has come from living in other states in the last 15 years. The enrollment has boomed in recent years, without too much compromise put on teacher student ratios from when I was a student in the Tonganoxie School System. I am a 1991 Graduate and KS Regent's Scholar from Tonganoxie High School and lived most of my schooling years in the Tonganoxie School District.
4 10/10/2025
It was a good school though it was confusing.....
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